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Sofina Foods Inc. to pay $330K penalty toward safety program after Edmonton worker's death
A judge found Samir Subedi's death was easily preventable, and he faced workplace risks created by the company's "incompetence, inattention, or a combination of both."
Edmonton extortion scheme linked to notorious B.C. gang, court records show
An extortion scheme that targeted South Asian homebuilders in Edmonton is linked to the B.C.-based gang Brothers Keepers, court records obtained by CBC News show.
Food processing company pleads guilty to charge in death of Edmonton man
A commercial food processing company has pleaded guilty to a workplace safety charge after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died.
Man found guilty in arson series ordered by Edmonton landlord
Court of King's Bench Justice Nathan Whitling determined Darcy Willier's motive was his work for notorious Edmonton landlord Abdullah Shah. Willier burned down some of the properties himself, or sent associates to set fires, as part of a scheme overseen by Shah.
Edmonton police officer not guilty of assault in arrest where he hit man with baton
A jury found Const. Alexander Doduk not guilty on charges of assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm on Wednesday afternoon, the day after they started deliberations.
Former Edmonton track coach found guilty of historic sexual offences against teen athletes
A judge found Ken Porter sexually touched teenage boys for his own gratification under the guise of athletic massages while he was their coach in the 1970s.
Edmonton police officer denies 'gratuitous' force during arrest
Const. Alexander Doduk took stand in his own defence, telling the jury he had to use force as a man resisted arrest, first grabbing onto Doduk's duty belt near police-issued weapons, then holding on to the right sleeve of his jacket despite commands to let go.
Man injured during 2019 arrest questioned at EPS officer's assault trial
Edmonton police Const. Alexander Doduk has pleaded not guilty to assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm against Justin LaFrance.
Edmonton police constable hit a man seeking police help with baton, jury hears
A jury is hearing evidence at Const. Alexander Doduk's trial on two assault charges over an arrest in downtown Edmonton on the morning of Nov. 26, 2019. Doduk has pleaded not guilty.
Alberta developer faces Consumer Protection Act charges over return of life lease fees
Court records show that Greg Christenson, president of Christenson Group of Companies, has been charged with two counts of failing to return a life lease entrance fee within 180 days — alleged violations of new rules introduced in Alberta last year.