9 h. ago Edmonton police commission tweaks gift policy in wake of Oilers' playoff run

"It was about going back, making sure we had it right.”

Society

31 h. ago Attack leaves senior dead in southwest Edmonton, murder charge laid

A 65-year-old man was killed in southwest Edmonton's Desrochers neighbourhood, allegedly by a stranger who police said was acting suspicious.

Events

33 h. ago Temitope Oriola: Edmonton's next police chief should be smart — and willing to learn

The Edmonton Police Commission has launched a search for a new chief of police. Hiring a chief for the Edmonton Police Service is one of the salient duties of the commission. It is also one of the most consequential. Leadership matters in every organization but it rises to a whole new level in the policing […]

Events

7 d. ago Edmonton police release video of motorcycle crash to warn about dangers of street racing

To illustrate how dangerous stunting and street racing can be, police released a video on Friday of a crash that occurred last month.

Events

7 d. ago Edmonton police warn drivers against street racing, stunting, other dangerous driving

He warned drivers that "fines for Traffic Safety Act violations, such as stunting, start at $567," and may result in a suspended driver's licence. 

Events

8 d. ago Police investigate homicide of woman fatally stabbed in central Edmonton

Morgan Cherish Taryn Giroux, 27, died after being found stabbed at an apartment building northeast of downtown in the Parkdale neighbourhood on June 11, 2025.

Events

9 d. ago Edmonton police officer found not guilty of assault in 2019 arrest involving baton

Edmonton Police Service Const. Alex Doduk has been found not guilty on two accounts of assault for his actions during an arrest five years ago.

Events

9 d. ago Edmonton police officer who repeatedly struck arrestee with baton found not guilty

The chaotic arrest was captured on security cameras at the nearby Royal Alberta Museum

Events

2 w. ago Const. Daniel Woodall School honours 10th anniversary of EPS officer’s death

A ceremony was held at Const. Daniel Woodall School to honour the life and legacy of the Edmonton Police Service officer, 10 years after he made the ultimate sacrifice.

Events

2 w. ago Edmonton police officer charged in baton assault takes stand and claims force was justified

In Justin LaFrance’s version of events, Edmonton police Const. Alexander Doduk attacked him out of nowhere with a baton as he tried to report a property crime. On the witness stand, Doduk told a different story. Doduk continued his testimony Thursday in his Court of King’s Bench trial for assault with a weapon and assault […]

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2 w. ago Central Edmonton convenience store owner and employee charged for harbouring weapons and stolen goods

Edmonton police have charged two men after uncovering weapons, stolen goods and illegal items at a central Edmonton convenience store.

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2 w. ago More police presence in Ice District as Edmonton Oilers head into Stanley Cup Final

Don’t be that fan — fighting, disorderly conduct, and impaired driving will not be tolerated. Officers will be there to make sure everyone has safe and a memorable night"

Sport

2 w. ago Man, 48, found dead in weekend house fire was slain: Edmonton police

A 48-year-old man whose body was pulled from an early Sunday house fire is the victim of homicide, say Edmonton police. Officers were contacted by Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) around 2:47 a.m. Sunday after fire crews responding to the blaze at the home near 120 Avenue and 77 Street found the man’s body. The […]

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2 w. ago Police identify man found dead after Edmonton house fire, say he was victim of homicide

Firefighters were called to a house fire in the area of 120 Avenue and 77 Street early Sunday morning and emergency crews found a man's body inside.

Events

2 w. ago Veteran former Edmonton police detective charged with allegedly leaking confidential info to media

A year after he retired amid an internal investigation, a veteran Edmonton police detective has been charged with breach of trust.

Events

2 w. ago Assault trial begins for Edmonton police officer caught on video hitting man with baton

A man punched and hit by an Edmonton police officer says he was trying to report a broken window and was shocked when a constable tackled the suspect and turned on him with a baton. Const. Alexander Doduk began a jury trial Monday on charges of assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm, […]

Events

2 w. ago 'What kind of chief': Police commission searching for Edmonton's top cop

“It’s a different world and and where we go next in terms of making people feel confident again and safety in the city is, I think, an ongoing challenge.”

Society

2 w. ago Police investigating after body found following house fire Sunday in Edmonton

Responding officers determined the death to be suspicious and the EPS homicide unit is investigating.

Events

2 w. ago 'Different feel': Edmonton police open houses offer casual way to talk crime

“It's beautiful outside, there's a million things to do, but these are issues people really want to engage in.”

Events

2 w. ago Both men who escaped Alberta Hospital Edmonton now in custody

Edmonton police have arrested the second of two men who escaped from an Edmonton mental health facility. City police issued warrants earlier this week for the men who escaped from custody at Alberta Hospital Edmonton, 17480 Fort Road, and were considered to be unlawfully at large. Justin Somers, 39, was arrested by Fort Saskatchewan RCMP […]

Science