Low Level Bridge to remain closed until March

Todayville Edmonton

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Low Level Bridge lane closure extended

A lane closure to repair a crack in the north pier of the Low Level Bridge has been extended. The northbound, inside lane will remain closed to traffic until work is completed. Both lanes are expected to be open in March 2020.

The unplanned repair work began immediately following a condition assessment identified an issue in the north pier. In order to minimize risk and impact, the first stage of construction began while planning for the final repair design was underway. As planning and construction of the repair is happening simultaneously, the work schedule was adjusted to include additional time for the work as the design was finalized.

The first phase of construction is complete. The Contractor has ordered materials needed for the second phase of construction, and will return to site for that phase on February 11 when the materials arrive. During non-working times, the lane will remain closed to reduce the weight going across the bridge and maintain the worksite.

The City of Edmonton recognizes the inconvenience of this closure and thanks Edmontonians for their patience as we complete this important work.

Commuters are advised to continue to use alternate routes during this time. ETS users can expect delays for Routes 7, 8, 15, 60, 61, 62, 63, 66, 68, 81, 82, 85, 87, 90 and 112. Pedestrian and cyclist access is maintained, however, cyclists will need to dismount to cross the bridge due to placement of construction materials extending into the path.

To learn more about this unique repair work, visit Transforming Edmonton.

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Police arrest two more people following killing of eight-year-old girl in Alberta

Published on September 22, 2023

The Canadian Press

An Edmonton Police Service logo is shown at a press conference in Edmonton, Oct. 2, 2017. Police in Edmonton have charged two more people following the killing of an eight-year-old girl whose remains were found on a First Nation south of the provincial capital in April. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

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Police in Edmonton have charged two more people following the killing of an eight-year-old girl whose remains were found on a First Nation south of the provincial capital.

Officers responded on April 24 to a welfare call about the girl at an Edmonton home but were unable to locate her.

Her remains were discovered five days later on the Samson Cree Nation in Maskwacis.

Shayden Lightning, who is 21, and Raighne Stoney, who is 36, have been charged with being an accessory to murder and causing an indignity to a body.

Three others were initially charged in the case.

Police are not releasing the names of two of the accused in order to protect the identities of other children related to the victim, whose identity is under a publication ban.

A 27-year-old woman faces a charge of first-degree murder and a 25-year-old man faces charges of being an accessory to murder and causing an indignity to a body.

Edward Nievera, 67, was charged with being an accessory to murder and causing an indignity to a body.

Edmonton police Staff Sgt. Colin Leathem said in a release Friday that the recent arrests will be the last in the case and that the investigation has concluded.

“We want to thank the RCMP in Maskwacis and Wetaskiwin for their assistance with this investigation,” he said. “Needless to say, this was an exceptionally distressing investigation to work on, and they went above and beyond in helping to facilitate these final arrests and bring this file to conclusion.

“While nothing can change the horror of what occurred, we hope (the arrests) can provide some measure of justice to those who knew and loved this little girl.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 22, 2023.

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Police investigate 22 shootings across city in month of August

Published on September 14, 2023

Todayville

News release from the Edmonton Police Service

The Edmonton Police Service continues to investigate 22 reported shooting occurrences in the month of August.

Of the 22 occurrences, 18 are believed to be targeted offences and not random in nature. Ten of the 22 shootings resulted in injuries, and in 19 of these shooting incidents, there was the potential for innocent bystanders, including children, to be harmed. There were three deaths as a result of shooting occurrences in August, one of which was self-inflicted.

Nine incidents involved shots being fired at a person, four shots were firedat residences, another four shots were fired into the air, two shots were fired at vehicles, two shots were accidentally discharged and one was self-inflicted.

Compared to August 2022, August 2023 shooting occurrences are up by 36%. There have been 152 reported shooting occurrences year to date, a 32% increase from last year at this time. Edmonton Police Service members have also seized 679 firearms year to date.