Edmonton

2024 - 6 - 9

Edmonton Shocker: A Transition into Bank Robbery and a Chilling Abduction Attempt

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Transition, robbery, and abduction in Edmonton - read the latest on these shocking incidents!

In Edmonton, the city of surprises, a unique queer history project delves into the intriguing life of Christina White. After transitioning in 1993, White resorted to robbing banks when faced with financial hardships due to her new gender identity. On a darker note, recent reports from southeast Edmonton have stirred fear as the police are on the hunt for suspects involved in an attempted child abduction. The incident involved two women approaching a 12-year-old boy and issuing alarming directives. The suspects, driving a black or dark grey Sprinter-style cargo van, remain at large, evoking concerns in the community.

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Queer history project digs into the struggles of Edmonton's bank ... (CBC.ca)

Christina White, an Edmontonian who transitioned in 1993, turned to robbing banks after failing to make a living due to her new gender identity.

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Police seek suspects after attempted child abduction in southeast ... (Edmonton Journal)

City police are looking to identify suspects wanted in connection to a reported attempted child abduction in southeast Edmonton on Thursday.

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Edmonton police investigate attempted child abduction in Mill Woods (Globalnews.ca)

Edmonton police are investigating after two women reportedly approached a 12-year-old boy near 38th Avenue and 55th Street on Thursday night and told him to ...

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2 females in van try to abduct boy, 12, in southeast Edmonton, police ... (CBC.ca)

Photo of emergency vehicle lights flashing. The suspect vehicle was described as a black or dark grey Sprinter-style cargo van, similar to an Amazon delivery ...

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Man arrested in Edmonton on 62 warrants for break-and-enter, theft (CTV Edmonton)

A man wanted on dozens of warrants for break-and-enter and theft in Edmonton and surrounding communities is now in custody.

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Darnell Nurse in major defensive slump: Edmonton Oilers coach ... (Edmonton Journal)

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch addressed the hot button issue of the Cody Ceci-Darnell Nurse pairing today, saying there may be changes for the defence ...

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Attempted child abduction in southeast Edmonton: police (CityNews Edmonton)

The Edmonton Police Service says a Sprinter- or Amazon-style cargo van drove up to a 12-year-old boy, who was walking home on 38 Avenue near 55 Street, around 7 ...

TRANSACTION | Edmonton signs Bruno Lagace (FB) - Edmonton Elks (Edmonton Elks)

The Edmonton Elks have signed National Bruno Lagace (FB) to the practice roster, the club announced Sunday.

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Man in hospital after being shot by police in downtown Edmonton: EPS (CTV Edmonton)

Man in hospital after being shot by police in downtown Edmonton: EPS. The intersection of 109 Avenue ...

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Edmonton police shoot 33-year-old man after alleged assault: EPS (CityNews Edmonton)

Alberta's police watchdog, ASIRT, is investigating the 4:40 a.m. shooting at a home on 109 Avenue and 93 Street. Police say officers were called to the home ...

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Man shot by Edmonton police officer prompts watchdog investigation (Globalnews.ca)

Edmonton police have asked the independent police watchdog to investigate after one of their officers shot a man in the city's McCauley neighbourhood.

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Man in hospital after being shot by police in central Edmonton: EPS (CTV Edmonton)

Police were called to a home near 109 Avenue and 93 Street around 4:40 a.m. after a man reportedly assaulted another person in the home. When officers arrived, ...

ASIRT investigating officer-involved shooting following assault call (Edmonton Police Service)

A male suspect sustained life-threatening injuries following an officer-involved shooting, and the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is ...

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Don Cherry on Edmonton Oilers Game 1 loss: "That was his greatest ... (Edmonton Journal)

Legendary Canadian hockey commentator Don Cherry has weighed in on the Edmonton Oilers Game 1 loss to the Florida Panthers, pinning the defeat on the brilliance ...

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