Constable Ezio Faraone Park in Edmonton is being rededicated to recognize all Edmonton police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The park, originally opened in 1992 in memory of Const. Faraone, will now feature a tribute to all fallen officers with their names engraved on the statue’s pedestal and new banners with their photos. A rededication ceremony will be held on June 25th, the 34th anniversary of Faraone’s passing.
Edmonton Police are investigating a hit and run incident involving a motorcycle and a BMW. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries, and police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect vehicle.
David Michael Moss, who was found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2020 death of seven-year-old Bella Rose Desrosiers, will not be eligible for parole for 15 years. The court considered the gravity of the crime, the victim’s vulnerability, and Moss’s mental illness in determining the sentence.
Edmonton Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 19-year-old man found injured in the downtown core last week. The man was rushed to hospital after being found in medical distress but was declared dead upon arrival. An autopsy revealed the cause of death was a gunshot wound, and the homicide section has taken over the investigation.
A 58-year-old man tragically lost his life in a pedestrian collision in Edmonton on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. when the victim was struck by a vehicle while crossing 124th Street at 112th Avenue in the Inglewood neighborhood. The driver remained on the scene, and police stated that impairment and speed are not believed to be contributing factors. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending against the driver. This marks the second pedestrian fatality in Edmonton in as many days, following a previous incident on Sunday night. Statistics reveal a concerning increase in pedestrian deaths in the city this year, with six reported cases compared to only two at this time last year.
There is a renewed push to bring back the beloved “City of Champions” slogan in Edmonton. The former MLA, Doug Griffiths, believes it’s time to restart the slogan conversation, given the city’s recent achievements and the Edmonton Oilers’ success in the Stanley Cup final. The slogan, which was removed in 2015, was originally adopted in the late 1980s to mark the community’s response to the devastating Black Friday tornado and the city’s sporting success.
On Tuesday afternoon in Edmonton, Alberta, a collision between a Jaguar XF and a Ford truck sent four individuals to the hospital for observation. The incident occurred at the intersection of 82nd Street and 149A Avenue at approximately 1:35 p.m. Police determined that the Jaguar driver, who was traveling northbound on 82nd Street, proceeded through a red light and collided with the truck, which was traveling eastbound. The driver of the Jaguar was ticketed for failing to stop at a red light.
A fatal collision has closed a portion of 144th Avenue in Edmonton, between 66th and 68th Streets, impacting traffic significantly. Police are investigating the crash, which occurred near M.E. LaZerte High School. Authorities expect the road to remain closed for several hours. The wreckage of a vehicle is visible at the scene.
Firefighters in Edmonton responded to a fire at a business in a strip mall in the Mill Woods Road South and Knottwood Road East area on Monday morning. The fire was reported around 2:30 a.m. and crews were able to bring it under control by 3:30 a.m., containing it to the one business. However, other businesses in the strip mall sustained smoke damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The mosquito population in Edmonton, Canada, has remained low despite recent rainfall, according to the city’s resident bug expert. The dry spring and low moisture levels from snowmelt have contributed to the low mosquito population. While some hatching has occurred in roadside ditch habitats, the dry ground and thirsty plants have absorbed most of the water in agricultural areas, preventing significant mosquito development. The city is actively treating the roadside ditch habitats to control mosquito activity. Overall, the mosquito population is expected to remain low unless weather conditions change significantly, allowing for more mosquito breeding.
