One youth dead following drug overdose

Posted on: Staff Writer

From edition: October 4 2019 Strathmore Times

By Janet Kanters Times Editor

One youth is dead following a drug overdose from Sept. 22.
RCMP confirm the 16-year-old male youth died while in hospital.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident. The name of the deceased will not be released.
On Sept. 22, RCMP arrived at a Strathmore residence where EMS was working on a male in medical distress. The 16-year-old male youth was transported by ground ambulance and then flown by STARS to hospital in critical condition. Investigation revealed the youth had consumed prescription pills.
Earlier that same morning, two 15-year-old male youths were taken to hospital under the same circumstances. All youths had attended the same house party the previous evening and ingested opioids in pill form.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking if you have information about this incident to call the Strathmore RCMP at 403-934-3535. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or use the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.