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Family of Edmonton mother fatally stabbed at women's shelter wants justice
Family members of a woman fatally stabbed at a women's shelter in southwest Edmonton last month are calling for justice in her death. The parents of 27-year-old Zubaria Khan were at the Edmonton courthouse Tuesday morning for the accused killer's first court appearance.
Edmonton man injured in hit-and-run questions police investigation
An Edmonton man is calling out the Edmonton Police Service for its handling of a hit-and-run investigation last fall. Eddie Dick says he was grabbing tools out of his work truck on 85 Street, north of 129 Avenue, on Sept. 6, 2025, around 1:15 p.m. when he was hit by a vehicle. "Next thing I know, I'm 30 feet up the road, just got my bell rung," Dick recounted to CityNews. The driver sped off, leaving him with several injuries he says make him unable to work in his profession.
Woman stabbed to death at Edmonton women's shelter
A quiet neighbourhood in west Edmonton was the site of shocking, brutal violence late last month. Edmonton police say a woman was allegedly stabbed to death by another woman in the Hamptons neighbourhood on the evening of July 26. A CityNews investigation has revealed the murder happened at a women's shelter. BACKGROUND: Woman charged with murder in fatal west Edmonton stabbing This rare act of violence between two women is the first known homicide at a women's shelter in Alberta.
Hammer-wielding masked suspects rob Edmonton jewellery store
A dramatic, brazen daylight jewellery store robbery in Edmonton was caught on video Monday afternoon. Masked robbers burst into Gold Star Jewellers in the Bonnie Doon shopping mall, causing havoc and destruction. "They came in with hammers, just smashing, smashing, screaming to keep down," said store manager Darlene Schell. "It was so fast. It just... everything is gone.
Killer of St. Albert teen while on family dog walk handed 14-year manslaughter sentence
It was an emotional day at the Edmonton courthouse Wednesday for the mother of St. Albert teen Broden Radomske. A judge handed his killer Keith Landry a 14-year sentence, two years after the man stabbed the 15-year-old boy to death in front of his family while walking his dog on the north edge of Edmonton on May 21, 2024.
Alberta RCMP search XCMG's Edmonton office
Alberta RCMP is investigating major international construction equipment company XCMG as part of a fraud investigation, searching the Canadian headquarters in Edmonton Tuesday morning. Police were seen outside the XCMG Canada building in northwest Edmonton off the Yellowhead and 184 Street, the headquarters for the Chinese company's Canadian arm in Western Canada. XCMG is the fourth-largest heavy equipment manufacturer in the world, according to the company's website.
Edmonton Riverhawks losing parking lots for new homes in Rossdale
Edmonton baseball fans may soon have fewer places to park for Riverhawks games. The City of Edmonton is looking to put the main parking lot at the RE/MAX Field up for sale next year as part of long-term plans to bring new life to the Rossdale neighbourhood. The intention is to break up the parking lot into four plots of land, selling to buyers who will build around 300 new housing units in mid-rise and high-rise apartments.
Family, friends rally support for Edmonton father seriously injured in wrong-way Henday crash
Tragedy is bringing family and friends of an Edmonton man together after a driver going the wrong way on Anthony Henday Drive struck his vehicle just over two weeks ago. Friends are calling on the wider community to support Kuldeep Raj, a father of two young children, and his wife. His family and friends are fearful Raj may never recover from serious and life-altering injuries.
Former Alberta Premier Kenney blasts Edmonton's Mayor over criticism of police chief's Israel trip
Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is wading into the controversy over Edmonton police chief Warren Driechel's Israel trip in February, taking aim at Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack.
Edmonton police chief's trip to Israel draws criticism and support
Edmonton police (EPS) chief Warren Driechel's trip to Israel, in February, drew criticism even as some Edmontonians defended it. Driechel visited police agencies in Israel last month during a trip funded by the Major Cities Chiefs Association, an independent group of police executives from cities across the U.S. and Canada. "The best we can understand how these things are happening in other countries around the world, again, that are really impacting our communities at home," Driechel said.
Edmonton police chief travels to Israel to meet police leaders
Edmonton's police chief returned from a trip to Israel in February. Chief Warren Driechel says his trip was educational, and that he was there to speak with Israeli police and tour the sites. He says the Edmonton Police Commission approved the trip, and that it was paid for by the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA). No public tax dollars were used, Driechel says. The chief spoke to CityNews in an exclusive interview on Tuesday.
Sexual assault, harassment allegations against Edmonton police officers
Serious allegations of misconduct have surfaced about the workplace culture at the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) impacting civilian employees. CityNews has obtained three letters from a former CSU 52 labour relations officer to leadership at EPS and the City of Edmonton sent July 23, 2025. Letters to both entities claim the union "has become aware of a systemic culture of workplace sexual assault, harassment and gender-based violence" as experienced by civilian EPS employees.
Canadian visas for 2.9 million temporary residents expire in 2025 and 2026
Nearly three million people living in Canada on temporary resident, worker, or visitor extension permits have visas that expired last year, or will expire this year, not including student visas. New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada highlights the far-reaching impact of changes to Canada's immigration rules. By June, more than 800,000 permits will expire this year alone. Edmonton immigration lawyer Erik Shawar says he's never seen so many people desperate for help.
Family mourns father who died in Edmonton hospital ER at funeral
Grief-stricken family and friends of Prashant Sreekumar could be seen outside a funeral home on Wednesday to remember his life, after his shocking death at the emergency room at Grey Nuns Hospital on December 22nd. He's being remembered as a loving husband and father of three, someone who had strong values and was a hard worker, and sparking calls for changes in Alberta's healthcare system. "I can't describe the pain," said Niharika Sreekumar, widow. "If I am the body, Prashant is the soul.
Edmonton police officer reprimanded for inappropriate texts to sexual assault complainant
A woman is speaking out after she says an Edmonton police officer hit on her in text messages. The officer was the same one investigating her complaint of a sexual assault. "Is this really happening right now? Is this a fever dream?" she said, describing how she felt when she received the texts this spring. "It kind of reactivates some of the trauma of the assault." CityNews is not identifying the woman because the sexual assault case is still before the courts.
Major fire torches Edmonton's vacant Mustard Seed church
There was a major fire at a condemned church in Edmonton's McCauley neighbourhood on Sunday. The blaze at the former Mustard Seed church sent a massive cloud of smoke billowing into the air that could be seen kilometres away. About two dozen firefighters were called in around 1:30 p.m. to fight the flames. A man who lives across the street tells CityNews he saw some commotion in the moments before the fire.
Riding profile: Tight race expected between Sohi and Mahal in Edmonton Southeast Original
Advertisement 1 The riding is again expected to be a tight race between the Grits and the Tories with 338 Canada projecting a "toss-up" by April 28. • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content Federal and municipal politics are crossing paths once again in the city’s southeast in Canada’s 2025 election.
'Extra caution': Expert warns of aggressive coyotes as denning season arrives in Edmonton Original
Advertisement oop Skip to Content Advertisement 1 The pups start to emerge within three to four weeks and play around the edges of their dens. • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content As coyote denning season arrives in Edmonton, an expert and the municipality are reminding residents how to limit run-ins and respond when they, or their pets, encounter the animals who can become more aggressive at this time of year.
'Extra caution': Expert warns of aggressive coyotes as denning season arrives in Edmonton
Advertisement 1 The pups start to emerge within three to four weeks and play around the edges of their dens. • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content As coyote denning season arrives in Edmonton, an expert and the municipality are reminding residents how to limit run-ins and respond when they, or their pets, encounter the animals who can become more aggressive at this time of year.
'Extra caution': Expert warns of aggressive coyotes as denning season arrives in Edmonton
Advertisement 1 The pups start to emerge within three to four weeks and play around the edges of their dens. • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content As coyote denning season arrives in Edmonton, an expert and the municipality are reminding residents how to limit run-ins and respond when they, or their pets, encounter the animals who can become more aggressive at this time of year.
Edmonton, union finalize new deal for 3,500 city workers
Edmonton, union finalize new deal for 3,500 city workers Garbage collectors Dean Nyirenda picks up garbage in Ottewell on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in Edmonton. Photo by Greg Southam /Postmedia file Article content One of Edmonton’s five civic workers’ unions and the municipality finalized a deal this week offering better benefits and raises to 2027. City council voted this week to accept a new four-year agreement ratified for more than 3,500 CUPE Local 30 members in late March.
Edmonton, union finalize new deal for 3,500 city workers
Published Apr 11, 2025 • Last updated 6 hours ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Garbage collectors Dean Nyirenda picks up garbage in Ottewell on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in Edmonton. Photo by Greg Southam /Postmedia file Article content One of Edmonton’s five civic workers’ unions and the municipality finalized a deal this week offering better benefits and raises to 2027.
Edmonton hiring 30 transit peace officers for LRT patrols, scrapping security guards
Advertisement 1 Transit riders will soon see more peace officers patrolling the LRT and bus system, but no more security guards at transit stations. • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content Transit riders will see more peace officers patrolling the LRT and bus network in the coming months, but no more security guards on standby at transit stations.
Edmonton hiring 30 transit peace officers for LRT patrols, scrapping security guards
Transit riders will soon see more peace officers patrolling the LRT and bus system, but no more security guards at transit stations. Published Apr 09, 2025 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A security guard patrols the platform at the Coliseum LRT station, in Edmonton on Dec. 6, 2023.
Edmonton may add LRT station attendants, hire more transit peace officers Original
Edmonton may add LRT station attendants, hire more transit peace officers A security guard patrols the platform at the Coliseum LRT station, in Edmonton Wednesday Dec. 6, 2023. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia file Article content Edmonton could soon swap security guards at LRT stations for new attendants and more transit peace officers.
Construction disruption: Major roadwork, closures for Edmonton Valley Line LRT start this month
Construction disruption: Major roadwork, closures for Edmonton Valley Line LRT start this month Jonathan Cox, construction manager with Marigold Infrastructure Partners (MIP) talks about the start of accelerated roadwork along the Valley Line West LRT. Taken on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the corner of 124 Street and Stony Plain Road in Edmonton.
Construction disruption: Major roadwork, closures for Edmonton Valley Line LRT start this month
Published Apr 04, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Jonathan Cox, construction manager with Marigold Infrastructure Partners (MIP) talks about the start of accelerated roadwork along the Valley Line West LRT. Taken on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the corner of 124 Street and Stony Plain Road in Edmonton.
Construction disruption: Major roadwork, closures for Edmonton Valley Line LRT start this month
Published Apr 04, 2025 • Last updated 16 hours ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Jonathan Cox, construction manager with Marigold Infrastructure Partners (MIP) talks about the start of accelerated roadwork along the Valley Line West LRT. Taken on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the corner of 124 Street and Stony Plain Road in Edmonton.
Amarjeet Sohi sees chances for success by Liberals in Edmonton
Amarjeet Sohi sees chances for success by Liberals in Edmonton “Every candidate is going to work hard to put together and put forward a vision that Prime Minister Carney has articulated." Federal NDP candidate Harpreet Grewal is seeking election in Edmonton Southeast on April 28, 2025.
Amarjeet Sohi sees chances for success by Liberals in Edmonton
“Every candidate is going to work hard to put together and put forward a vision that Prime Minister Carney has articulated." Published Mar 25, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Amarjeet Sohi said on Monday, March 24, 2025, he is taking a leave of absence from his role as Edmonton's mayor in order to run as the Edmonton Southeast Liberal candidate in the upcoming federal election.
Amarjeet Sohi sees chances for success by Liberals in Edmonton
“Every candidate is going to work hard to put together and put forward a vision that Prime Minister Carney has articulated." Published Mar 25, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Amarjeet Sohi said on Monday, March 24, 2025, he is taking a leave of absence from his role as Edmonton's mayor in order to run as the Edmonton Southeast Liberal candidate in the upcoming federal election.
Andrew Knack considers running for Edmonton mayor as council approves leave for Amarjeet Sohi's federal Liberal campaign
Andrew Knack considers running for Edmonton mayor as council approves leave for Amarjeet Sohi's federal Liberal campaign "Since the rumours of Mayor Sohi started swirling I've been getting a lot of phone calls and emails and texts from folks." Ward Nakota Isga Coun. Andrew Knack hugs with Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. On Monday, Maarch 24, 2025, Knack said he is considering running for mayor in the fall municipal election.
Andrew Knack considers running for Edmonton mayor as council approves leave for Amarjeet Sohi's federal Liberal campaign
"Since the rumours of Mayor Sohi started swirling I've been getting a lot of phone calls and emails and texts from folks." Published Mar 24, 2025 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Ward Nakota Isga Coun. Andrew Knack hugs with Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. On Monday, Maarch 24, 2025, Knack said he is considering running for mayor in the fall municipal election.
Sohi doesn't confirm Liberal or Edmonton mayoral run, but won't do both
Sohi doesn't confirm Liberal or Edmonton mayoral run, but won't do both Mayor Amarjeet Sohi takes part in a press conference to officially announce a funding agreement for a new $250 million OEG event park outside Rogers Place, in downtown Edmonton Friday March 7, 2025. Photo by David Bloom Photo by David Bloom /David Bloom/Postmedia Article content It’s one or the other for Amarjeet Sohi, but not both: the federal Liberals or the mayor’s chair in Edmonton.
Sohi doesn't confirm Liberal or Edmonton mayoral run, but won't do both
Published Mar 21, 2025 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi takes part in a press conference to officially announce a funding agreement for a new $250 million OEG event park outside Rogers Place, in downtown Edmonton Friday March 7, 2025.
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi seeks federal Liberal seat in Edmonton, sources say Original
Advertisement 1 • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content Amarjeet Sohi will run as a Liberal Party of Canada candidate in the upcoming federal election, according to multiple sources familiar with the Edmonton mayor’s immediate plans for his political future. Multiple city hall insiders, including one source close to the mayor, told Postmedia that Sohi will seek a seat as a member of Parliament in the Edmonton area.
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi coy about seeking federal Liberal seat as Carney visits Edmonton
Prime Minister Mark Carney in Edmonton for a housing announcement, with Mayor Amarjeet Sohi on Thursday, March 20, 2025. (Credit: Greg Southam) Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is planning to run for the Liberal Party of Canada in the upcoming federal election, sources say, as Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Alberta’s capital on Thursday. Carney appeared alongside the mayor at an afternoon news conference following a meeting with Premier Danielle Smith.
Edmonton fends of massive municipal deficit for 2024
Advertisement 1 • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content The City of Edmonton has fended off a massive deficit and ended the fiscal year with a much smaller negative balance. City finance managers in the fall projected ending 2024 $73.8 million in the red.
Edmonton fends of massive municipal deficit for 2024
• • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content The City of Edmonton has fended off a massive deficit and ended the fiscal year with a much smaller negative balance. Advertisement 2 Sign In or Create an Account Article content Article content We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or tap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Edmonton’s Garneau community pushes back on mid-block apartments in historic area
Edmonton’s Garneau community pushes back on mid-block apartments in historic area Members of the Garneau community are pushing back against a potential four-storey apartment building in the middle of a historic block of homes. Garneau community groups are pushing back against looming development in a historic block on a residential lot at 10948 89 Ave. on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Edmonton’s Garneau community pushes back on mid-block apartments in historic area
Members of the Garneau community are pushing back against a potential four-storey apartment building in the middle of a historic block of homes. Published Mar 17, 2025 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Garneau community groups are pushing back against looming development in a historic block on a residential lot at 10948 89 Ave. on Monday, March 17, 2025.
‘Backwards’: Union decries Pride flag removals from Edmonton public libraries Original
Advertisement 1 • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content The union representing library employees is decrying a directive from the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) to remove Pride flags from public places in its branches as a step backwards for inclusion. Civic Service Union 52 says the library recently told staff to remove all Pride flags displayed in public areas of their workplaces.
Edmonton focused on not buying goods and services from the United States Original
Advertisement 1 Sohrab Sohrabi, city branch manager for procurement and supply services, said the municipality buys "locally where possible" and encourages Edmontonians to do so as well. • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Alberta premier says Oilers Entertainment Group deal shows fairness for Edmonton and Calgary
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'Ruthlessly fair': Alberta premier says Oilers Entertainment Group deal shows fairness for Edmonton and Calgary
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi and Premier Danielle Smith chat following a press conference to officially announce a funding agreement for a new $250 million OEG event fan park outside Rogers Place, in downtown Edmonton Friday March 7, 2025.
'Ruthlessly fair': Alberta premier says Oilers Entertainment Group deal shows fairness for Edmonton and Calgary
Published Mar 07, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi and Premier Danielle Smith chat following a press conference to officially announce a funding agreement for a new $250 million OEG event fan park outside Rogers Place, in downtown Edmonton Friday March 7, 2025.
Public benefit questioned as Edmonton eyes 10-year extension of Downtown CRL
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Public benefit questioned as Edmonton eyes 10-year extension of Downtown CRL
Public benefit questioned as Edmonton eyes 10-year extension of Downtown CRL Some councillors questioned whether the city and province should be putting taxpayer money toward the OEG's Downtown event park and the Village at Ice District. Fans of the Edmonton Oilers crowd into the Moss Pit in Ice District to watch the Oilers play Dallas in game one of the Western Conference final on May 23, 2024.
Public benefit questioned as Edmonton eyes 10-year extension of Downtown CRL
Some councillors questioned whether the city and province should be putting taxpayer money toward the OEG's Downtown event park and the Village at Ice District. Published Mar 05, 2025 • 6 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Fans of the Edmonton Oilers crowd into the Moss Pit in Ice District to watch the Oilers play Dallas in game one of the Western Conference final on May 23, 2024.
Here's what's in Edmonton's draft deal with province for OEG event park and private development
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