Overdose calls at Edmonton transit stations more than doubled in 2025

Emergency calls regarding overdose incidents at Edmonton's public transit locations more than doubled in 2025 from the year before, according to Alberta Health Services data.

The jump was particularly stark compared to other major Alberta cities. Edmonton's overdose call rate at transit stations was 2.5 times higher than Calgary's in 2025.

The data underscores growing challenges around substance use and harm reduction at transit hubs across the city.