ChargeStop Technologies Inc. is launching Canada’s first EV-only service station in Edmonton, offering a convenient and fast charging experience for EV drivers. The station, located in the Strathcona neighborhood, features amenities like fast charging, app-based booking, and a comfortable waiting area, catering specifically to the needs of electric vehicle users.
The repair of the Whitemud Drive overpass at Anthony Henday Drive in Edmonton, damaged in June 2023 by a semi-trailer carrying an excavator, has been delayed until February 2025. Drivers are frustrated by the continued traffic disruptions and safety concerns, particularly during winter months.
Get ready for a pickle-licious summer at K-Days! The popular festival has announced a lineup of 24 new food items, including dill pickle cotton candy, pickle fry poutine, and the big “dill” dog. Beyond pickles, K-Days offers twists on classic fair favorites like Takis mini donuts and a giant mozza stick. Refreshing new beverages include aloe vera lemonade and Aloha lemonade. All new food items will compete in the K-Days New Foods Competition.
With a heatwave gripping Alberta, Edmonton’s animal control, fire rescue, and police departments are issuing a stark warning: never leave pets or children unattended in vehicles, even for a short time. This comes after numerous incidents involving pets and children locked in vehicles, with temperatures inside cars reaching dangerous levels within minutes. The city saw a surge in calls regarding pets and children locked in vehicles during July 2022 and 2023, highlighting the seriousness of this issue. Authorities are emphasizing that even brief moments of leaving a child or pet unattended can have dire consequences, urging residents to prioritize their safety.
Edmonton Police are investigating two separate incidents where a man allegedly assaulted and robbed sex workers after meeting them for arranged sexual services. The suspect is believed to have used a Volkswagen Tiguan Trendline. Police are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival, affectionately known as ‘StreetFest,’ is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a lineup featuring both veteran and new performers. The free event, running from July 5th to 14th, will showcase a variety of acts in Sir Winston Churchill Square, with performances taking place between 11:30 a.m. and 11 p.m. Festival organizers encourage attendees to support the performers financially and contribute to the ’40 for 40′ campaign to ensure the festival’s future.
A three-year-old boy was tragically killed in a collision involving a pickup truck in Edmonton on June 27. The incident occurred at a three-way stop in the Allard community, where a woman and her two children were crossing in a marked crosswalk. The truck, after briefly stopping, turned left, striking the boy and his mother. While the driver remained at the scene, charges are now pending in connection with the fatal incident.
Edmonton police are investigating 12 instances of rocks or heavy objects being thrown from an overpass onto Whitemud Drive in the west end between March 27 and June 22, 2024. These incidents have caused significant damage to vehicles and could have resulted in serious injuries. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A fatal crash closed the intersection of Allard Road SW and Allard Boulevard SW in Edmonton on Thursday evening, restricting access to the Allard community. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and motorists were asked to avoid the area and find alternative routes.
Alberta’s police watchdog has ruled that two Edmonton Police Service officers were justified in shooting and killing a man in 2020 while responding to a gun complaint. The officers, who responded to multiple reports of a man with a shotgun, found him sitting in a lawn chair with the weapon. Despite repeated commands to drop the gun, the man raised the firearm towards the officers, leading to the fatal shooting. The watchdog found that the officers’ use of force was proportionate, necessary, and reasonable under the circumstances.
