Anna Junker
Edmonton Sun
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Alberta women's shelters report raises alarms on increased demand, lack of funding
Demand for domestic violence shelters increased by 36 per cent in 2021-22, but shelters are struggling to meet the current numbers. → Read More
Edmonton Shigella outbreak declared over: AHS
Due to sharing of health guidance and mobilization of hygiene resources, no new cases have been reported in the last two weeks. → Read More
Man, 62, dead after single vehicle collision in Parkland County
Article content A 62-year-old man is dead after being partially ejected from his vehicle in a Parkland County collision. On Thursday, at about 7:55 a.m., RCMP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Range Road 273, near Highway 627. Police said in a news release that it is believed the male driver, 62, was partially ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. → Read More
Two charged in southeast Edmonton animal cruelty investigation
Two people are facing charges in two animal cruelty incidents in southeast Edmonton. One dog perished, the other is in a shelter. → Read More
Lac La Biche teacher charged with assaulting a child
Article content RCMP could not confirm the age of the child, citing concerns over the child’s identity. On Dec. 29, Michael Lorne McArthur, 59, a resident of Lac La Biche, was charged with one count of assault. He was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Lac La Biche provincial court on March 13. Lac La Biche is about 214 kilometres northeast of Edmonton. → Read More
South central Edmonton apartment evacuated due to fire
Multiple vehicles in the building's ground-level parkade could be seen damaged by the blaze → Read More
41-year-old man killed in Athabasca County collision
Article content The driver of the pickup truck, a 41-year-old man from Athabasca, Alta., was pronounced dead at the scene. The man driving the semi had non-life-threatening injuries and was treated by emergency medical services on scene. A portion of Township Road 685 was briefly closed as police investigated. → Read More
Edmonton police investigating suspicious death of five-week-old infant
Article content The infant was in medical distress and was admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit, police said in a news release Tuesday. On Feb. 8, the infant died and homicide detectives took over the investigation. An autopsy was completed on Feb. 9, however, the cause and manner of death are pending further tests. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact police. → Read More
Three more charged in January 2022 death of 32-year-old Edmonton man
In July, police charged Kody Shortneck with kidnapping with a firearm, manslaughter with a firearm, interference with a body, and arson. → Read More
ASIRT investigates Mountie-involved shooting that left one dead
ASIRT's investigation will examine the force used by the officers. → Read More
Edmonton police celebrate diversity with 27 new constables, two canine teams
The graduates come from nine countries outside of Canada and speak 14 languages other than English. → Read More
Woman charged after series of arsons in Fort Saskatchewan
A 33-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after a series of arsons in Fort Saskatchewan. → Read More
Report details cost savings for Edmonton Public School Board
Solar arrays installed at Edmonton Public Schools will save the division an estimated $650,000, according to a report. → Read More
Red Deer overdose prevention site to transition to mobile unit
Red Deer's only overdose prevention site will be transitioning to a mobile unit run by Alberta Health Services. → Read More
Edmonton airport sees more than 100 per cent increase in passengers in 2022
YEG served 5.85 million passengers last year, 109 per cent increase over 2021 supported 97,496 movements, 38 per cent increase over 2021 → Read More
Edmonton police charge three people in drug trafficking investigation
Three people facing charges after more than $400,000 in drugs, cash seized police following seven-month-long drug trafficking investigation. → Read More
Anthony Henday closed after crash involving SUV, semi
Article content The driver of the SUV was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two children also in the SUV, along with the drivers of the semi and truck, were not injured. Police said westbound Anthony Henday Drive will be closed between 50 Street and 66 Street with traffic being diverted to 50 Street for the next few hours as the collision is investigated. → Read More
Three Edmonton homicides in 2023, none this time last year
Two of the men died from gunshot wounds while the third's cause of death has been withheld by police for investigative reasons. → Read More
Man, woman charged in north Edmonton homicide
On Jan. 12, at about 6:45 p.m., Edmonton police responded to a home where they found 41-year-old Adam Garrant injured. → Read More
Three charged, two wanted for January 2021 double homicide
Three people have been charged, including a 17-year-old youth, and two are wanted in connection to a double homicide in January 2021. → Read More