Helping people in need, keeping Calgary safe
Alberta’s government is partnering with the Calgary Police Service (CPS) to help connect people struggling with addiction and mental health to much-needed supports.
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Alberta’s government is partnering with the Calgary Police Service (CPS) to help connect people struggling with addiction and mental health to much-needed supports.
According to Alberta substance use surveillance data — which is publicly available online — 79 people died of unintentional opioid poisoning in Lethbridge last year.
Over the past few years, Health Canada has been tracking the spread of xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, in the country's street drugs. Informally, it's often referred to as "tranq dope" or just the "zombie drug."
In Budget 2023, announced Tuesday, the province is expecting to launch the My Recovery Plan, a long-awaited health record software system.
In Budget 2023, announced Tuesday, the province is expecting to launch the My Recovery Plan, a long-awaited health record software system.