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flag Alberta will close its Calgary and Lethbridge supervised consumption sites by June 2026, shifting to recovery-focused addiction services.

flag Alberta will close its supervised consumption sites in Calgary and Lethbridge by June 30, 2026, as part of a shift toward recovery-focused addiction services. flag The move follows a provincial study showing increased rehabilitation use after a similar site closed in Red Deer, and officials cite a 39% drop in overdose deaths since 2023. flag Replacement programs include 24/7 outreach teams, expanded rapid addiction medicine services, and a new 450-bed compassionate intervention centre allowing involuntary care. flag Three sites in Edmonton will remain open, but no new sites will be established. flag The government maintains the closures are part of a long-term strategy to prioritize recovery over harm reduction, despite concerns from advocates about potential risks to public health.

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