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Sheldon Chumir Closes Amid Addiction Shift | Calgary News

Sheldon Chumir Closes Amid Addiction Shift | Calgary News

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Calgary’s pioneering Sheldon Chumir supervised consumption site shut down after eight years, signaling Alberta’s shift from harm reduction to recovery-focused addiction services. The space will now house a rapid access medicine clinic, but critics warn the move leaves vulnerable users without immediate support. Councilor Nathaniel Schmidt urges expanding mobile fire units to bridge the gap, as overdose calls surge and thousands still rely on the site’s services. The closure marks a major turning point—with long-term consequences still uncertain.

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