Brother’s overdose death tied to drug house crackdown
Donna Lee Anderson recalls her brother Robert 58 dying from an overdose after frequenting a drug house at 390 Aberdeen Street in Medicine Hat. Alberta sheriffs and police shut the property with a Community Safety Order this month, boarding it up and fencing it off. Robert had battled addiction to oxycontin fentanyl and other drugs, and Donna Lee had long pleaded for action as she mourns his loss.
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Police issue shuts down troubled Aberdeen Street house
Since 2005 police logged 109 calls to 390 Aberdeen St across bylaw to trafficking with a meth overdose on April 27 and a sudden death on June 10 this year. An estimated two to three residents lived there amid constant comings and goings. The residence contributed to roughly 70 percent of city crime in 2015 and 88 percent in 2016 to date. After closure, no further police calls were reported. Community Safety Order fences the property, boards it up, changes locks and forces occupants to vacate 90 days. Alberta law enforcement has closed 53 properties similarly. Alberta overdose deaths numbered 272 in 2015 with nine in the south zone. fentanyl deaths rose from six in 2011 to 29 in 2012, 66 in 2013 and 120 in 2014.
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Renewable energy surge on hold awaiting Alberta subsidies
Industry observers see a wind and solar boom in southeastern Alberta as plans to meet the 30 percent by 2030 goal hinge on government subsidies. Theresa Hardiker reports 25 inquiries from non traditional utilities, with projects at varied stages. 5,000 MW needed by 2030 and $10.5 billion in new investment could create about 7,200 jobs during construction.
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