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10 Oct

Alberta Agency Investigates Death of Man in Edmonton Police Custody

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is continuing its investigation into the death of a 27-year-old man who became unconscious while being held at an Edmonton Police Service (EPS) detention facility. According to an update released on Friday, the man was arrested shortly before 8 p.m. on September 16 on suspicion of shoplifting and breaching his release conditions. He was taken to the EPS Detainee Management Unit, where he remained in custody pending a bail hearing. An on-site paramedic conducted an initial medical assessment after his arrival. The man was subsequently placed in a holding cell fitted…

09 Oct

ASIRT Probes Death of 54-Year-Old Man After Edmonton Police Arrest

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s police oversight agency has launched an investigation into the death of a 54-year-old man who died three days after being arrested by Edmonton police in northwest Edmonton. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) confirmed the investigation on October 8, saying the man died on September 19 after being taken to hospital in serious condition following the September 16 incident. According to the preliminary information released by investigators, Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officers received several calls shortly after 7:30 p.m. on September 16 about a man behaving erratically near Rapperswill Drive and 173A Avenue. Callers alleged…

30 Sep

Edmonton to Receive New Pre-Treatment Housing for Albertans Recovering From Addiction

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EDMONTON, Alta. (RAJEEV SHARMA): Alberta is expanding addiction recovery supports in Edmonton with new pre-treatment housing designed to help people transition from detoxification services into longer-term treatment. The provincial government is providing more than $330,000 to the Oxford House Foundation to establish two pre-treatment homes in Edmonton. Together, the facilities are expected to provide stable accommodation and support for approximately 140 people each year who have completed detox and are waiting to enter an addiction treatment program. The Edmonton homes represent the first phase of a broader more than $10-million provincial investment aimed at increasing pre- and post-treatment housing for…

19 Aug

CBSA Officers Spotted at International Student Protest in Edmonton’s Mill Woods

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers were reportedly observed at an ongoing protest involving international students and graduates in Edmonton’s Mill Woods area, where participants have been raising concerns about immigration and post-graduation work permit (PGWP) decisions. The demonstration has drawn attention from international graduates who say they are concerned about cases involving denied or cancelled Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs). Protesters have been calling for greater clarity, transparency and consideration of the circumstances affecting graduates who say their immigration and employment plans have been disrupted. The presence of CBSA officers at the protest site has added another…

13 Aug

Oversized Load to Cause Delays Between Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Motorists travelling between Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan may face delays over the next few days as a super-heavy, oversized load makes its way along a designated route, authorities said. The massive shipment is scheduled to begin its journey from Dacro in Edmonton late Wednesday, August 12, before continuing towards its destination near Fort Saskatchewan. Because of its exceptional size and weight, the load will travel at a maximum speed of 30 km/h. Guide vehicles will accompany the convoy throughout the movement. The load will operate below the posted speed limits and, where required, occupy the full width…

13 Aug

Sikh Truck Driver Attacked at Edmonton Walmart, Police Probe Possible Hate-Motivated Assault

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): An alleged assault on a Sikh truck driver inside a Walmart store in Edmonton has triggered concern within the Sikh community, with police examining the incident as a possible hate-motivated offence. The victim has been identified as Talwinder Singh Atwal, a British Columbia-based truck driver who was in Edmonton for work. The incident reportedly took place on August 6 at the Walmart Supercentre on Tamarack Way. Footage of the confrontation later appeared on social media, bringing the case into public focus. According to details emerging from the incident, Atwal was allegedly confronted by a man and a…

11 Jul

Edmonton Set to Host International Athletics Meet as Global Stars Arrive for Continental Tour Event

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): dmonton is preparing to welcome athletes from across the globe as the city hosts the fifth edition of the Edmonton Athletics Invitational on July 12, a key event on the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver calendar. More than 200 athletes, coaches and officials representing 15 countries are expected to participate in the competition at Foote Field. The meet offers valuable international ranking points, making it an important stop for competitors aiming to qualify for upcoming global championships. The Alberta government has extended financial support of over $181,000 through its Major Sport Events grant program to help organise…

25 Jun

Teledyne Expands Edmonton Operations with $20 Million Investment, Boosting Alberta’s High-Tech Manufacturing Sector

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s growing reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing and technology received another boost as global technology company Teledyne Technologies announced a major expansion of its Edmonton facility. The company is investing $20 million to increase production capacity, modernize operations, and strengthen its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in the province. The project is being supported by Alberta’s government through a $620,000 grant from the Investment and Growth Fund, a program designed to attract private-sector investment and create long-term employment opportunities across the province. The expansion is expected to generate 16 permanent skilled positions once completed, while also creating…

29 Apr

Innocent Resident Injured in Northeast Edmonton Shooting, Police Seek Public Help

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Edmonton ( Rajeev Sharma): The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is appealing to the public for information and video footage following a shooting incident in northeast Edmonton in March 2025. Police say that on March 30, 2025, officers were alerted after an adult male arrived at a medical facility with a gunshot wound. Investigators later determined the man had been asleep inside his home near 34 Street and Abbottsfield Road when he suddenly awoke around 5:40 a.m. with an unexplained injury. It was later confirmed he had been struck by a gunshot. His injuries were non-life-threatening. Providing an official statement, EPS…

15 Apr

Woman Dies After Arrest in Edmonton, Independent Probe Ordered

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): An investigation has been launched into the death of a woman following her arrest by the Edmonton Police Service in Edmonton. The incident occurred on March 26, when police responded to reports of a disturbance at a restaurant in the Mill Woods area around 6:30 p.m. Witnesses told officers that the woman was behaving erratically, shouting and alarming customers. Upon spotting police, she reportedly ran to another nearby eatery and locked herself inside a washroom. Officers located and detained her before calling paramedics to assess her condition. However, officials said she did not cooperate with medical personnel…