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‘It’s very destructive’: Gambling addict, professionals react to Alberta’s new online casino

On Thursday, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) officially launched PlayAlberta.ca, the province’s only regulated online gambling site. AGLC anticipates PlayAlberta will generate $3.71 million in revenue annually. That money is directed into Alberta’s general revenue fund. Bonnie Lee, an associate professor in Addictions… Read More »‘It’s very destructive’: Gambling addict, professionals react to Alberta’s new online casino

Saskatchewan family calls for better addictions treatment during coronavirus pandemic

The family of a man who died, the family said, of an overdose are calling for the provincial government to provide more assistance for people struggling with addictions during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Laurie and John Irvine’s son Jesse died on July 10. Though they… Read More »Saskatchewan family calls for better addictions treatment during coronavirus pandemic