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Edmonton Transit Overdose Crisis Rises | Edmonton News
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- Jul 10, 2026
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- 90
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Summary
Overdose emergency calls at Edmonton’s transit hubs have surged—jumping from 154 in 2024 to 368 last year, more than double the prior year and 2.5x Calgary’s numbers. Churchill Station leads the crisis, with 211 calls since 2018—including 57 in 2022 and 48 last year. While provincial overdose deaths have declined since 2023, Edmonton remains an outlier. Officials credit expanded care systems, while paramedics warn the uptick strains responders and aligns with frontline concerns. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aea3f5d9f1fef908