Agencies remain optimistic amid public anger over supervised consumption
Safe Harbour Society executive director Kath Hoffman gets why people are angry over the opioid crisis plaguing Red Deer.
But Hoffman says people are simply looking for a solution, which is something everyone can agree needs to happen.
“People are upset at council, they’re upset at the agencies, they’re upset at the parks, they’re upset [at everyone],” Hoffman recognized. “At first I was thinking they were just being mean, but it occurs to me that no, they are not. They want something done, and I think that’s one thing we all agree on.”
City councillors have received dozens of angry comments from residents over the issue. Tanya Handley was nearly brought to tears Monday night as she recalled some of what’s come her way.