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  • Youth charged with murder in west Edmonton death of 52-year-old man
  • Police investigating death of 3-year-old girl east of downtown Edmonton
  • 5 men charged in ‘elaborate’ Calgary extortion scheme that saw Edmonton man kidnapped

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Youth charged with murder in west Edmonton death of 52-year-old man

An underage male has been charged with murdering a 52-year-old man he knew at a townhouse complex in the neighbourhood to the south of West Edmonton Mall.

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globalnews.ca /5 days ago

Police investigating death of 3-year-old girl east of downtown Edmonton

Edmonton police were called in by EMS around 8:30 p.m. Saturday after the three-year-old girl was found dead in a suite near Jasper Avenue and 91 Street.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

5 men charged in ‘elaborate’ Calgary extortion scheme that saw Edmonton man kidnapped

Calgary police have charged four men and issued warrants for a fifth following an investigation in an 'elaborate' extortion scheme targeting members of the South Asian community.

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

RCMP probing gas heist after 5K litres of fuel stolen from Edmonton station

The RCMP is investigating after roughly 5,000 litres of fuel was stolen from a tank at an Edmonton-area gas station earlier this month.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Half of Alberta’s small businesses experienced increased crime in 2025, CFIB says

A new survey by the CFIB shows that 49 per cent of small business owners in Alberta think crime in their community has "significantly" or "somewhat" increased over the past year.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Teen charged after Jasper Place High School student critically injured in stabbing

A teenager has been charged in a stabbing that put a west Edmonton high school into lockdown and sent a 16-year-old student to hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Attack after Friday prayers at St. Albert mosque leads to aggravated assault charge

The victim and his wife were leaving Friday prayers at the Muslim Association of St. Albert when another man allegedly drove up, blocked their vehicle and began shouting.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

Calgary police report an increase in violent crime committed by youth

The latest stats from Calgary police show a disturbing trend involving youth crime in the city — it has shifted away from property crime and towards more violent crimes.

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globalnews.ca /2 days ago

RCMP major crimes investigating aggravated assault involving vehicle in Evansburg

The RCMP major crimes unit is investigating the aggravated assault with a truck in Evansburg, which led to the victim being airlifted from the Drayton Valley Hospital to Edmonton.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

‘Extremely troubling’: Man accused of bestiality and pimping women out in Edmonton

One of the victims responded to a Facebook ad of a room for rent in Edmonton but upon arrival, was allegedly forced into the sex trade by the accused — who acted as her pimp.

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globalnews.ca /3 weeks ago

9 women come forward to Edmonton police over date rape investigation, more charges laid

Five more complaints have been made since Edmonton police released information about a man suspected of drugging and sexually assaulting women he met on popular dating apps.

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globalnews.ca /2 days ago

Fight against organized crime, extortion and gangs in Alberta gets $8-million boost

The fight against against organized crime, extortion and gang activity in Alberta is getting an $8-million boost in funding from the province.

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moneysense.ca /1 month ago

Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada 2026: Edmonton

Edmonton ranks among Canada’s top real estate markets in 2026, offering big-city living with relative affordability, steady price growth, and strong appeal for both buyers and inve...

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Edmonton man accused of rolling back odometers, selling vehicles at inflated prices

It's alleged several high-mileage vehicles bought on Facebook Marketplace had their odometer changed by hundreds of thousands of kilometers before being re-sold at inflated prices.

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Edmonton police team up with ‘ethical hackers’ to save cyber victims millions

Last July, Edmonton police got a tip about ongoing cyber crimes from a network of ethical hackers, also known as scam baiters. Now, they're partnering to save victims millions.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Alberta thieves targeting expensive laser machines, crippling local businesses

Police confirm that an expensive laser stolen from a Cochrane aesthetics salon last month, is one of at least 10 similar thefts that have taken place in Alberta in recent months.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Patient stabbed in Edmonton ER waiting room as dozens witness attack

A man is in life-threatening condition after a stabbing inside an Edmonton emergency room, as politicians and officials raise concerns about hospital safety.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

2 charged in highway shooting that killed Alberta man in ‘senseless crime’

Alberta RCMP say two suspects have been charged in a highway shooting near Leduc that killed a 22-year-old man, describing the attack as partially random.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Items stolen from Edmonton Oilers fan’s fence shrine

Around Edmonton, everyone is getting into the Edmonton Oilers' playoff spirit. But for one Oilers fan, parts of his shrine to the team was stolen. 

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

New ‘one bag, one visitor’ policy at Royal Alexandra Hospital E.R. after stabbing

Those who work in the Royal Alex ER, which staff say is the busiest in Edmonton, are optimistic about the security changes — as long as they are implemented with common sense.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Calgary police lay 67 charges after seizing firearms, drugs and stolen property

Two Calgary men are charged with 67 offences after police seized drugs, firearms and stolen property during an investigation into a series of break-ins targeting local businesses.

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Edmonton dog owner guilty of criminal negligence in death of 11-year-old Kache Grist

Kache Grist, 11, from B.C. was visiting his dad in Edmonton over spring break when Crystal MacDonald's Cane Corso dogs mauled the child to death in her Summerside home.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

2nd arrest made in Calgary investigation over South Asian extortions

Calgary police say a traffic stop in the city's northeast led to a key arrest in an ongoing investigation into South Asian extortions involving shootings.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Injured Jasper Place High School student taken to hospital after suspected stabbing

Police descended Friday afternoon upon Jasper Place High School, which was placed on lockdown officers searched for a suspect and an injured student was taken to hospital.

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