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  • Federal government, Edmonton community groups talk downtown safety
  • Edmonton city council faces urgent call to address downtown business closures
  • Vehicle break-ins increasing across Edmonton, especially in west end and downtown

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Federal government, Edmonton community groups talk downtown safety

Secretary of State for Combatting Crime Ruby Sahota addressed an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday, with the discussion including talk on downtown safety.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Edmonton city council faces urgent call to address downtown business closures

The Downtown Revitalization Coalition is calling on city council to implement emergency business measures after several restaurants in the core announced closures this summer.

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Vehicle break-ins increasing across Edmonton, especially in west end and downtown

There were nearly 300 vehicles broken into in the west end and downtown alone in August, and in many cases Edmonton police said wallets, ID and other personal items were stolen.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Downtown Edmonton retailers dig in amid rash of restaurant closures: ‘Not going anywhere’

Some downtown retailers are reacting to the recent closures of restaurants nearby. While issues like accessibility and safety are concerns, they have no plans to leave the core.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

City of Calgary implementing new safety plan amid cost concerns

The plan, entitled Safer Together, aims to coordinate the response to address safety in public spaces, homelessness, domestic violence, poverty and social isolation.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Edmonton’s overall crime rate up in 2025, but violent offences decrease

Property crimes in Edmonton increased significantly in 2025, driven by shoplifting, mischief and theft from vehicles, while offences like auto theft and extortion dropped.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Bomb threat prompted more visible police presence at Edmonton Pride parade

EPS said there weren't more officers than normal at Edmonton's Pride parade but as a precaution, police adopted a more visible presence due to the bomb threat.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Edmonton Pride parade organizers defend police presence amid backlash from advocates

The Edmonton PrideFest Association said police involvement is a reasonable precaution to protect attendees and ensure they return home safely after the parade.

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webwire.com /1 month ago

Keeping Edmonton moving: Inside the operations powering the Valley Line Southeast LRT

Edmonton is a bustling city of over a million people in Alberta, Canada. It is the northernmost metropolis of its size in North America. Since November 2023, the city has been enjo...

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Another Edmonton bike lane draws varying opinions from community members

To accommodate the bike lanes along 79 Street, much of the on-street parking would be removed. A portion from 76 to 90 Avenue would also change into a one way, southbound lane.

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globalnews.ca /4 weeks ago

Edmonton city council considering rule changes for e-scooters, e-bikes

The City of Edmonton is considering permanent changes to where e-scooters and e-bikes can go and park, along with how fast they can travel.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Half a dozen downtown Edmonton restaurants closing

Since June, at least six downtown restaurants announced they'll be closing indefinitely because of multiple decisions on the future of Edmonton's core.

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thetruckersreport.com /2 weeks ago

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Edmonton, AB for the night. Where's y'all at?

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Severe thunderstorm flooding shuts down Whitemud Drive in west Edmonton

A severe thunderstorm dumped massive amounts of rain quickly, flooding roads across Edmonton, including the Whitemud and Yellowhead, and prompted a high volume of 911 calls.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

B.C.’s Sikh community on edge after Edmonton attack, but urge people not to panic

Two patrons intervened and were stabbed during the confrontation; luckily, the victims suffered only non-life-threatening injuries.

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Charges laid in St. Albert electric dirt bike crash as e-mobility hospitalizations spike

'These are dangerous, high-speed, off-highway vehicles that need to be ridden out in the back 40 and not in the cities,' RCMP said of electric dirt bikes on municipal streets.

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wbrz.com /2 weeks ago

Bar owners say Baton Rouge's Third Street feels different at night after a police crackdown

BATON ROUGE — Police have increased their presence on Third Street following a series of late-night fights that drew attention from business owners and spread across soci...

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Edmonton organizations watch out for seniors during hot, smoky conditions

Meals on Wheels, which delivers more than 300 meals each day throughout Edmonton, says the extreme weather has made regular wellness checks even more important.

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spectrumlocalnews.com /1 month ago

Increased police, road closures, possible age restrictions among efforts to improve safety in Chippewa District

This comes after disturbances in the district from large outdoor gatherings, vehicle congestion, and groups congregating outside of businesses.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Boardwalk Centre renters seek action after summer storms damage suites

Some of the residents of the highrise along Jasper Avenue at 90 Street in central Edmonton are living with damaged ceilings and walls from storm flooding.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

City of Edmonton offers incentives to encourage transit-oriented development

The proposed Infill Infrastructure Program would incentivize building residential units along priority growth areas identified by the city.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Man identified, 22-year-old charged with second-degree murder in central Edmonton homicide

Homicide investigators have been called in following the death of a man in downtown Edmonton on Wednesday afternoon.

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westorlandonews.com /1 month ago

OPD Admits Downtown Orlando is ‘Challenging Environment’

OPD admitted that downtown Orlando is a "challenging environment" as it remains a focus for law enforcement.  The post OPD Admits Downtown Orlando is ‘Challenging Environment’ appe...

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kidotalkradio.com /1 month ago

City Of Boise Shares Safety Tips After Recent Greenbelt Crimes

We hope that everyone stays safe while traveling on the Greenbelt. Continue reading…

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