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Parole documents outline risk of violence from woman charged in Edmonton security guard's death
Federal parole documents shed light on ongoing concerns about the risks posed by a woman charged in the killing of a young Edmonton security guard.
Edmonton shuts down building where security guard was shot, citing 'serious safety concerns'
A little more than two weeks after 20-year-old Harshandeep Singh was killed in a shooting while working as a security guard in a central Edmonton apartment building, the city is shutting the property down under an emergency order.
Central Alberta fraudster gets 8 years in prison for tricking dozens of investors
Dane Skinner, 60, was convicted of fraud over $5,000 and money laundering for a fraudulent investment scheme he ran over five years in central Alberta.
Former Alberta pediatrician gets 18 months in jail for child pornography offences
The sentencing of Ghassan Al-Naami, handed down Wednesday by Court of King's Bench Justice Kent Davidson, more than five years years after he was arrested and charged over child sexual abuse material found on his laptop.
Edmonton police commission chair quits, admits working from Portugal would be 'unwelcome distraction'
John McDougall announced last week that he is retiring to Portugal, but planned to finish the remaining two years of his police commission term from overseas. On Tuesday, he said that after "much reflection," he has decided to quit the commission.
Cold Lake First Nations man killed in RCMP shooting identified by family
Cold Lake RCMP say man died Saturday evening after officers "used their intervention options, including a firearm," during an attempted arrest.
Red Deer RCMP officer faces charges over transfer of 'intimate images' on detained person's phone
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team announced Monday that Const. Matthew Villeneuve has been charged with breach of trust and publication of an intimate image without consent.
Edmonton police commissioner plans to serve 2 final years of his term from Portugal
John McDougall's time as police commission chair is up on Dec. 31, 2024, but his appointment as a commission member lasts to the end of 2026, and he says he intends to continue his term from Europe.
Travis Vader denied day parole, maintains denial he killed Lyle and Marie McCann
The Parole Board of Canada says Vader has made some progress, maintaining sobriety since at least 2019 and participating in in-custody programs. But he still poses a high risk to violently reoffend, according to an assessment.
McCann family renews call for answers ahead of Travis Vader parole hearing
Travis Vader was handed a life sentence in 2017 on two counts of manslaughter in the killings of Lyle and Marie McCann. His sentence came with a parole ineligibility period of seven years.