When our family moved to Edson, the first thing we heard was how drugs were a big problem.

Not a great introduction but it didn't scare us off! We've now been in Edson nearly three years and I still consistently hear concern about drugs in our community.

It may be true that it is an endless problem but sometimes I wonder if we really want to make the effort to reduce the impact of drugs. The rumors are true; drugs are a part of this community. Some people feel they can spot a drug dealer by where they live or a drug user by how they look.

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