Edmonton city councillors were shocked by the record number of overdose deaths in the city last year.

Edmonton had its worst year for overdose deaths in 2025, despite other cities seeing a decrease.

Last year, 770 people died from overdoses in Edmonton.

The trend of overdose deaths is going up in Edmonton, unlike in other parts of the province or country.

Fewer people have died from overdoses in Edmonton so far this year, but the number is still high.

Calgary had a lower overdose death rate than Edmonton last year.

The city has made progress on its plan to address the overdose crisis, with 31 of 36 recommendations being worked on.

The city plans to continue working on its plan and align with the provincial government's recovery strategy.

Alberta is focusing on treatment to solve its toxic drug crisis.

The city hosted a conversation about the crisis and gave money to local organizations to help.

City officials are working with the province to address the issue.

One goal is to share data to better understand the issue and how to help.

A city councillor wants to see more focus on harm reduction in the city's response.

A recommendation to advocate for supervised consumption services is no longer applicable due to provincial policy.

A supervised drug consumption site in an Edmonton hospital was closed.

There are different approaches to addressing mental health and addiction issues.

Aligning with the provincial strategy might lessen efforts on other approaches, which are also necessary.

The city plans to train staff to administer naloxone, a drug that can reverse opioid overdoses.

The city is exploring offering naloxone training to all interested staff.

Transit peace officers responded to many overdose-related events last year.

Officers used naloxone many times, which is an increase from the previous year.

Transit peace officers encounter many overdoses, which takes a mental toll on them.

Overdoses are causing problems for officers and taking away from their other duties.

When officers are busy with an overdose, they can't help with other issues, such as an assault on a bus.

Housing is an important factor in addressing addiction, according to a professor.

Some people use drugs because they are trying to stay safe or warm.

Having a place to live can help manage these issues.

A city councillor believes the city is doing what it can, but more safe spaces and treatment beds are needed.

The councillor thinks the city needs to provide help and housing for people struggling with addiction.

The province is investing money to add more treatment and stabilization beds in the Edmonton area.

A nurse and manager of an overdose prevention team says it will take a group effort to reverse the overdose trend.

The nurse thinks everyone in Edmonton, not just the government, needs to work together to make a difference.

Edmontonians can learn how to respond to opioid poisonings at upcoming events on International Overdose Prevention Day.