40 h. ago Edmonton residents question police response to crash near Forest Heights school

Witnesses allege the driver was speeding several times over the limit in a school zone when the crash happened Tuesday night in the Forest Heights neighbourhood.

Events

44 h. ago Bridgeland businesses about to face more construction, still financially recovering from last round

Businesses along 1st Avenue, like Luke's Drug Mart, say returning construction on the street is bad for business

Economics

48 h. ago Opinion: Edmonton police overstepped by intervening on plea deal

On Sept. 8, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) sent a letter to the Crown expressing shock at a proposed plea bargain. The deal would see the accused plead guilty to manslaughter rather than first-degree murder, with a recommended eight-year sentence. The letter, signed by Megan Hankewich, executive director of EPS’s legal and regulatory services division, […]

Events

3 d. ago Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in child death case EPS criticized Crown over

It comes a day after Edmonton police made public a letter from the force to Alberta's Justice Ministry saying it was aware of the plea deal and urging the Crown to call it off.

Events

3 d. ago ‘That’s not manslaughter!’: Family of Edmonton girl slams reduced plea in her death

It comes a day after Edmonton police made public a letter from the force to Alberta's Justice Ministry saying it was aware of the plea deal and urging the Crown to call it off.

Events

4 d. ago Judge accepts controversial plea deal in child homicide case protested by Edmonton police; sentencing set for later this year

The girl's loved ones wept as the her final moments were detailed by the Crown, and later marched out of the courtroom, chanting "no justice, no peace"

Events

4 d. ago Judge accepts controversial plea deal in child homicide case protested by Edmonton police, but 8

The girl's loved ones wept as the her final moments were detailed by the Crown, and later marched out of the courtroom, chanting "no justice, no peace"

Events

4 d. ago Getting to school a headache amid road, LRT construction in west Edmonton

Part of 87 Avenue is blocked off due to LRT construction and to the north at 95 Avenue, the street is all ripped up for road rehabilitation — making the trip to school tricky.

Society

4 d. ago ‘Miscarriage of justice’: Edmonton police object to manslaughter plea in girl’s death

Edmonton police threatened if the Crown does not change course, the force will release its own details in the homicide case so it can be judged in the court of public opinion.

Events

4 d. ago Alberta’s Premier Smith to meet Prime Minister Carney in Edmonton, repeat her demands

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to reiterate her policy demands face-to-face with Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday while he’s in Edmonton to meet with his Liberal caucus. Smith, on her weekend call-in radio show, says she’s looking for “real movement” on nine federal policies she says have “pummeled” Alberta’s economy and wellspring […]

Politics

5 d. ago In rare move, Edmonton police object to Crown accepting manslaughter plea in Indigenous girl's homicide

'Our position is that to allow this plea deal to go ahead would be to bring the administration of justice into disrepute and constitute a significant miscarriage of justice'

Events

5 d. ago In unprecedented move, Edmonton police publicly object to Crown accepting manslaughter plea in Indigenous girl's homicide

'Our position is that to allow this plea deal to go ahead would be to bring the administration of justice into disrepute and constitute a significant miscarriage of justice'

Events

5 d. ago B.C. man ticketed for driving pink Barbie Jeep while impaired during morning commute

On Sept. 5, an officer was on patrol in the area of 15th Avenue and Nicholson Street at 9 a.m. when they spotted a man driving a pink toy car down the street.

Other

8 d. ago Homicide investigators called in after fatal shooting in Langley

The shooting happened at around 10:30 p.m. in the area of 200 Street and 53 Avenue.

Events

8 d. ago Homicide investigators called in after fatal shooting in a taxi in Langley

The shooting happened at around 10:30 p.m. in the area of 200 Street and 53 Avenue.

Events

8 d. ago Two charged after police seize guns, meth in central Edmonton

A man and a woman are facing a combined 30 charges after city police officers seized more than $35,000 worth of drugs, and prohibited weapons in central Edmonton last week. Just after midnight on Aug. 27, officers spotted a 2007 Ford Explorer parked in a grass field near 85 Street and 111 Avenue, police said […]

Events

8 d. ago Poursuite civile liée à un faux film hollywoodien: l’un des acteurs poursuivis a été renvoyé de la police d’Edmonton en 2010

Avant de devenir comédiens, Sébastien Kahuna – Bérubé de son vrai nom – et sa conjointe étaient policiers en Alberta

Events

8 d. ago Edmonton police veteran charged after 2024 shooting of suspect: ASIRT

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has charged a 23-year veteran of the Edmonton Police Service with aggravated assault after he shot a suspect at the end of a 20-minute chaos spree in Edmonton’s west end. It all started with 911 calls around 7:27 p.m. on March 1, 2024. Callers reported a stabbing outside […]

Events

8 d. ago Edmonton police warn of fraudulent calls pretending to be Ontario police

Police said fraudulent calls are being reported in the Edmonton area, appearing to come from the Ontario Provincial Police non-emergency line.

Events

8 d. ago Edmonton police officer charged in shooting of stabbing suspect in 2024

Edmonton Police Service Sgt. Neil Thompson was charged with one count of aggravated assault after shooting a bar stabbing suspect in the west end last year.

Events