Needle Exchange Program

enough is enough. this crap needs to stop. I'm sick of all this needles laying around. city council and the stupid mayor need to go.

Where is the Lethbridge Police Dept. In this discussion. What are they doing with this problem?

I know there is a long road ahead but as a parent i never want to see my child suffer.

They are basically allowed to complete an illegal act. (Consuming/purchasing drugs) why not have Exchange program.

Let’s do something about this!!! Scary times.

I see between 5-10 needles on my way to work daily.

It's a shame it had to come to this.

This is outrageous!

Please do something this is un safe

Get rid of them is is destroying our city!

This situation has got completely out of control since the safe injection site opened. There are needles everyday outside that facility as well as needles in every other public area in the city. This site is not the answer. Please stop the lunacy. I will not leave my city... I will vote.

Something needs to change! A needle exchange program is needed!!

As a lifetime resident and tax payer in the city of lethbridge I find it completely unacceptable that we cater to the opioid crisis without ensuring the most precious thing in this city. Our children. It's ironic to me that we concern ourselves with the well being of people who not only are careless with their own well being but are clearly demonstrating the disregard for the health of the cities younger residents. How many of users in this city aren't contributors to the system. How much is spent on ambulance , police, shelter. While some user is being narcaned by an ambulance for the third time that week some other kid elsewhere in need could be transported. People will jump all over this comment and say its insensitive. But realistically a user has the choice to use. My kids don't have a choice if he or she accidentally steps on a needle at a park playing at school. Time to prioritize the things that are the most important in this city.

Something needs to be done about this. I think it is absolutely ridiculous that i just had to have a conversation with my children when they are at school or walking home from school. Im also a dayhome provider and i am now scared to take my little guys on field trips due to the problem with all these needles

Stop coddling the addicts! Children come first!

Stop these drug addicts from leaving needles around to harm our children!!!! This is getting beyond ridiculous and Lethbridge is turning into a very disgusting city to live in due to all the needles laying around

Keep on fighting the good fight! We need to protect our kids and our community!!!

If they won't get rid of the program they should at least make them do it there and keep the needles onsite.

Lethbridge should revolutionize and set the example of keeping the public safe and getting these people real help. If you refuse to get help, I’m sorry you belong in jail until you decide otherwise. You’re a threat to children and the public. Every positive proven measure to help should be considered and implemented. #bebetterlethbridge

There is no excuse why this happened! Changes better be made.