34 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.

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42 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, […]

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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.

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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.

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3 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"

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3 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"

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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.

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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 […]

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4 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'

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4 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'

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7 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 […]

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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

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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8 d. ago Man found dead after arson had been stabbed, Edmonton police lay murder charge

A man found dead by firefighters responding to a house fire in north Edmonton had been fatally stabbed, police say. A 20-year-old woman has been charged with murder and arson.

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9 d. ago Arrest made in north Edmonton playground arson, 2nd suspect sought

One man has been arrested and charged with torching the playground at St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School and Edmonton police said they are searching for a second suspect.

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1 week ago Gunshots ring out, woman found dead in SUV on Jasper Avenue: Edmonton police

Homicide investigators have taken over the case, with the autopsy set for Monday

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2 w. ago Fire at recycling plant on edge of Edmonton keeps crews busy

Edmonton police shut 34 Street between the Sherwood Park Freeway and Baseline Road, prompting drivers to find alternate routes around the area

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2 w. ago Edmonton police investigate early morning Jasper Avenue shooting

Edmonton investigators had a section of Jasper Avenue blocked off with police tape Saturday morning as they searched for information on an overnight shooting.

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