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Grande Prairie now Alberta’s third worst city for fatal opioid overdoses

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The number of fatal opioid overdoses in Grande Prairie this year quadrupled over the spring. Despite that, the city...

Seven overdoses in one night prompts warning from RCMP

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In just one night this week, RCMP and EMS responded to seven reports of overdoses. The calls came in...

Grande Prairie sees early drop in fatal fentanyl overdoses

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The number of fentanyl-related deaths in Grande Prairie in the first quarter of 2017 has dropped significantly from a...

Three weekend overdoses prompt RCMP warning

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RCMP in Dawson Creek have issued a warning after three drug overdoses over the weekend. One of them was...

Suspected drug overdose at Grande Prairie hotel

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Police were called to a local hotel early this morning for a suspected drug overdose. A 36 year old male...

Couple charged after suspected drug overdose in Whitecourt

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A couple is facing drug charges after Whitecourt RCMP and EMS responded to a suspected overdose Wednesday afternoon. When police...

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