Officer describes chasing U-Haul through downtown Edmonton: ‘I saw people scatter’
Two constables who became the primary police pursuit of a U-Haul speeding through downtown Edmonton on Sept. 30, 2017, testified on Thursday. Continue reading
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‘Somebody Taser him!’: New Edmonton officer recalls responding to U-Haul chase
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Const. Brodie Quenneville Thorpe had been a police officer for just eight days when he found himself in a cruiser, gun drawn, chasing a U-Haul through downtown Edmonton. Continue reading
Homicide detectives probe death of man who ‘appeared to have been stabbed’ in downtown Edmonton
The death of a 34-year-old man following a reported altercation near the Edmonton Convention Centre on Monday night has triggered a suspicious death investigation, according to the Edmonton Police Service. Continue reading
Edmonton city council approves 55-storey tower on Hotel Macdonald’s doorstep
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The developers behind a long talked about apartment and retail tower, to be built on the park site in front of Edmonton’s Hotel Macdonald, have received approval to go ahead with the project. Continue reading
Edmontonians call for an end to unsightly vacant lots
Throughout Edmonton there are examples of sites waiting to be developed. Some are more attractive than others. Continue reading
1 person dies after Edmonton apartment fire
One person was reported dead after a Saturday morning fire at an apartment building on Jasper Avenue. Continue reading
73-year-old pedestrian seriously injured in downtown Edmonton hit and run
Edmonton police released a photo of the black SUV they believe was involved in a hit and run Friday morning, hoping to identify the driver. Continue reading
Particular graffiti tag damages over 70 locations in Edmonton: police
In an effort to identify the suspect or suspects responsible for dozens of incidents of vandalism, Edmonton police are releasing photos of a specific graffiti tag. Continue reading
Pedestrians take over Edmonton’s Jasper Avenue in Open Streets event
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Jasper Avenue was closed to vehicle traffic from 103 Street to 109 Street for Open Streets. Continue reading
Downtown Edmonton fire prompts lane closure on Jasper Avenue
Firefighters closed a lane of downtown Edmonton’s Jasper Avenue on Wednesday night after a fire broke out in a commercial space. Continue reading