Eight Edmonton suspects are facing charges after roughly $2 million in drugs, cash, and proceeds of crime were seized after a two-year investigation which police say spanned across Canada. Project Elk was a lengthy investigation into an Edmonton-based drug trafficking network that was involved in drug importation. The eight suspects were arrested and charged in… Continue reading Eight Edmontonians Arrested, Millions in Drugs and Assets Seized
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Edmonton Barista #1 in Canada, #5 in the World
Source: Erin Bezovie, Edmonton.ctvnews.ca, November 6th, 2021 Pasarj now has his sights set on a win at the next World Brewers Cup. EDMONTON – A small coffee shop in Edmonton is home to not only the best barista in Canada, but one of the best in the world. Ply Pasarj has worked for about six… Continue reading Edmonton Barista #1 in Canada, #5 in the World
Alberta RCMP Step up the Fight Against Human Traffickers
Alberta RCMP has stepped up the fight against human traffickers by training hundreds in law enforcement and other sectors at the Edmonton International Airport to identify potential suspects and victims. “Human trafficking happens across Canada and traffickers move their victims to avoid detection and to make as much money as they can,” says Cst. Kristin… Continue reading Alberta RCMP Step up the Fight Against Human Traffickers
Evacuation Order Remains in Place as Wildfire West of Edmonton Grows Beyond 1,000 Hectares
Source: Caley Ramsay, globalnews.ca, May 07, 2021 The evacuation order was issued after a wildfire sparked Thursday afternoon west of Tomahawk, Alta., which is located just southwest of Wabamun Lake. A wildfire burning west of Edmonton has grown beyond 1,000 hectares in size as dozens of people remain out of their homes Friday. A mandatory… Continue reading Evacuation Order Remains in Place as Wildfire West of Edmonton Grows Beyond 1,000 Hectares
Edmonton Police Break up Large Underground Party
Source: Alex Antoneshyn, ctvnews.ca, March 09, 2021 One man grew hostile when asked if he had been wearing a mask inside. EDMONTON — Police estimate about 200 people took part in an illegal party in southeast Edmonton early Sunday. CTV News Edmonton arrived on scene as an armada of officers pulled up to Ellwood Corner, a… Continue reading Edmonton Police Break up Large Underground Party
Edmonton Police Say Clint Carifelle Could Be Headed To Sask.
Source: Caley Ramsay, gloablnews.ca, February 26, 2021 Police said he is known to cover the face tattoos with makeup. Edmonton police are searching for a man they say is a dangerous offender, after he removed a monitoring ankle bracelet that was placed on him due to his violent tendencies. Clint Carifelle, 30, was last seen… Continue reading Edmonton Police Say Clint Carifelle Could Be Headed To Sask.
Daily COVID Testing for NFL Players for First Two Weeks
Source: TSN.ca Staff, tsn.ca, July 21, 2020 The NFL chief medical officer, has said that more than one negative test is required before players can enter the building for physical exams or team activities. NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp, per the… Continue reading Daily COVID Testing for NFL Players for First Two Weeks
Storm Damages Edmonton’s Rogers Place
Source: Phil Heidenreich, globalnews.ca, July 18, 2020 Edmonton and Toronto have been selected as hub cities for the NHL when the leagues resumes its season. The Edmonton arena where a large number of NHL games will be played when the season resumes was damaged by a summer storm that moved into the city late Thursday… Continue reading Storm Damages Edmonton’s Rogers Place
Belairdirect to Cut Ties With Edmonton Eskimos If No Name Change Occurs
Source: TSN.ca Staff, tsn.ca, July 09, 2020 Many other teams such as the Cleveland Indians are also currently reviewing their team names. Car and home insurance company Belairdirect say they will cut ties with the CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos as a sponsor if they don’t change their team name in the “near future,” according to Matthew… Continue reading Belairdirect to Cut Ties With Edmonton Eskimos If No Name Change Occurs
Edmonton to Reduce Police Budget by $11M
Source: Scott Johnston 630CHED, globalnews.ca, July 07, 2020 Changes come after two weeks of public hearings which were spurred on from the anti-racism rally that happened at the Legislature. City council has started the process of changing how police are managed in Edmonton. They passed a comprehensive plan Monday that will eventually see them working… Continue reading Edmonton to Reduce Police Budget by $11M