Two inmates and three staff members of the Edmonton Institution for Women were taken to hospital after an incident at the prison on Thursday. Edmonton police said they responded around 11:40 p.m. after firefighters reported an arson at the women’s…
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RCMP search Edmonton basement while investigating homicide of Athabasca woman
Nine months after RCMP discovered human remains near Hinton, Alta., police executed a search warrant in Edmonton related to the homicide investigation. “At this time, Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit can confirm they executed a search warrant, with the assistance…
$50,000 reward issued by EPS for man wanted for 1st-degree murder
January 21 2020 2:11pm A $50,000 reward is being offered to anyone who can help locate a man wanted for first-degree murder. Edmonton police are partnering with the Bolo program to find Amin Yussuf. Lisa MacGregor has more. ‘ });…
Crash in west Edmonton creates traffic delays on Whitemud
Posted January 20, 2020 3:24 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ A three-vehicle collision in west Edmonton caused major traffic tie-ups late Monday morning. At around 10 a.m., officers responded to…
ID scanning pilot project launched to combat Edmonton liquor theft epidemic
For years many bars and nightclubs have used personal identification scanners, and now Edmonton police and Alberta’s largest liquor store owner have launched a pilot project aimed at curbing robberies they say have drastically escalated over the last 18 months.…
Police search for suspect in South Edmonton Common robbery
Posted January 19, 2020 12:08 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Edmonton police are looking for a suspect after a man robbed a business in south Edmonton. It happened at 8:15…
West Edmonton school locks doors with students inside amid major police presence in area
Posted January 17, 2020 6:39 pm Updated January 17, 2020 7:07 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally said the school was in lockdown mode. EPSB clarified…
Vehicle crashes into front of south Edmonton daycare
January 16 2020 8:00pm There were some frightening moments for many parents of a south Edmonton daycare. As Chris Chacon reports, a car crashed into the front of the building while children were inside. ‘ }); } else { var…
Man charged with murder over deadly Edmonton stabbing in May 2019
Posted January 16, 2020 6:11 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with a deadly stabbing that occurred in central Edmonton in May 2019.…
Road conditions believed to be factor in Edmonton crash involving police vehicle: EPS
Posted January 16, 2020 12:37 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ An investigation is ongoing but the Edmonton Police Service says road conditions “are believed to be a factor” in a…