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Free Admission Day Edmonton YEGFAD 2019 - Sunday September 29

City of Edmonton Announces ‘Free Admission Day’ for September 29, 2019

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 Jody Mitoma 0 Comments

The City of Edmonton presents a celebration of recreation. Sunday, September 29, 2019. EDMONTON — As it has for a

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Bernard Jakubec, 60, Sexual Offender Expected to Re-offend, Released in Edmonton

August 30, 2019 Jody Mitoma 5 Comments

Edmonton Police Service has released a statement to the public regarding the release of violent offender, 60 years of age,

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Marty Ryan Bouvier, 23, Sexual Offender Expected to Re-offend, Released in Edmonton

July 28, 2019August 1, 2019 Jody Mitoma 17 Comments

Edmonton Police Service has released a statement to the public regarding the release of violent offender, 23 years of age,

Matthew Marty Powder - OFFENDER PUBLIC WARNING

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Matthew Marty Powder, 47, Violent Offender Expected to Re-offend, Now Living in Edmonton

July 28, 2019August 1, 2019 Jody Mitoma 7 Comments

Edmonton Police Service has released a statement to the public regarding the release of violent offender, 47 years of age,

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Paul Egotak, 29, Violent Offender Expected to Re-offend, Released in Edmonton

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 Jody Mitoma 12 Comments

Edmonton Police Service has released a statement to the public regarding the release of violent offender, 29 years of age,

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Michael Cardinal, Sexual Offender that Police Expect Will Re-offend, Now in Edmonton

June 9, 2019June 9, 2019 Jody Mitoma 1 Comment

The Edmonton Police Service has released a statement to the public regarding the release of a continuous violent and sexual

Edmonton Heads Up Police

Heads Up! Police Warns Holiday Parcel Theft in Edmonton is on the Rise

December 2, 2018December 2, 2018 Jody Mitoma 6 Comments

The Edmonton Police Service has released a statement indicating that the theft of parcels left on doorsteps and in mailboxes

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Cyle Larsen, 27, Untreated Sexual Offender Now in Edmonton, Very Likely to Re-Offend

October 5, 2018December 2, 2018 Jody Mitoma 15 Comments

Edmonton Police Service has issued a notice about 27-year-old sexual offender Cyle Larsen, who was released from Calgary’s Correctional Centre,

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Police Warns Public of Violent/Sexual Offender Now in Edmonton, Likely to Re-Offend

September 28, 2018September 28, 2018 Jody Mitoma 21 Comments

Edmonton Police released information to the public about a convicted violent & sexual offender now residing with us in Edmonton,

Edmonton Event Heads Up Viral

Edmonton’s Annual Free Admission Day is this Sunday, September 30th! Free Family Fun

September 25, 2018October 5, 2018 Jody Mitoma 37 Comments

On Sunday, September 30, 2018, the City of Edmonton is having its annual ‘Free Admission Day’, which allows for anyone

Heads Up National Weather

Environment Canada Issues Weather Alert for Okanagan Region

June 16, 2017June 16, 2017 Donna Murchie 2 Comments

For Canadian travelling tourists wishing to embrace the extremely popular and usually serene and spectacular vistas of the Okanagan, an

Heads Up Informative National

Canadians Won’t Have to Deal with Cellphone Unlock Fees Much Longer!

June 15, 2017June 15, 2017 Jody Mitoma 6 Comments

Canadians from coast-to-coast will be very pleased to learn that, as of December 1, 2017, it will no longer be

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Edmonton Heads Up Police

EPS and Professional Standards Branch May Learn from Calgary Inquiry

May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 Donna Murchie 4 Comments

Edmonton Police chief, Rod Knecht, is being encouraged to look at Calgary’s police “Use-of-Force” Inquiry and to see if it

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Heads Up Provincial Transportation

‘Alberta Cash Cows’ Get Ready for 3rd Edmonton Cash Cow Extravaganza

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 Jody Mitoma 5 Comments

It all started about a year ago this month. Jack Shultz; founder of Alberta Cash Cows, had enough with Edmonton’s

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PUBLIC WARNING: Edward Currie, 40 Year Old Violent Offender, Released in Edmonton

February 18, 2017February 17, 2017 Jody Mitoma 8 Comments

The Edmonton Police Service is informing the general public that Edward Currie, a violent offender, has been released from prison.

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PUBLIC WARNING: Vicky Mujija is Wanted by Edmonton Police on 8 Outstanding Warrants

February 15, 2017February 15, 2017 Jody Mitoma 3 Comments

Edmontonians are being asked to keep an eye out for 27 year old Vicky Mujija. Stay away and call police if

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PUBLIC WARNING: Convicted Sexual Offender, Thought to Re-offend, Now Living in Edmonton

February 15, 2017February 15, 2017 Jody Mitoma 6 Comments

This is a friendly public notice to inform Edmontonians of a sexual offender now living in the city of Edmonton,

Heads Up Informative National

Need a Job? • Lowe’s Canada Hiring Day is Feb. 25, 2017 • Hiring 2,800 Employees First Half of 2017

February 5, 2017February 9, 2017 Jody Mitoma 68 Comments

Lowe’s Canada will be holding its annual Regional Hiring Day on Feb. 25, 9 AM to 4 PM. CANADA — Lowe’s Canada

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Edmonton Heads Up

SHARE — Vintage Trailer Due for Restoration Stolen Out of South Edmonton Storage Yard

February 2, 2017February 2, 2017 Jody Mitoma 2 Comments

A vintage trailer was stolen out of a south Edmonton storage yard on Tuesday night. EDMONTON — This trailer is old; vintage

Vehicle Renewal Reminder - Edmonton Alberta

Heads Up Informative Provincial

Friendly Vehicle Renewal Reminder for December & January 2017 Expiration Months

December 31, 2016September 1, 2016 Jody Mitoma 0 Comments

Share this reminder with your friends and family. Let’s prevent unnecessary tickets. If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands

Edmonton Heads Up Retail & Dev.

Edmonton’s Stanley Milner Library to Shut Down Until 2020 for Massive Overhaul • Last Day Open to Public is December 31st

December 21, 2016December 21, 2016 Jody Mitoma 0 Comments

If you planned on checking out the downtown Edmonton library, you best do it soon. EDMONTON — As most Edmontonians have already

Heads Up Informative Provincial

Friendly Vehicle Renewal Reminder for November & December 2016 Expiration Months

November 30, 2016September 1, 2016 Jody Mitoma 0 Comments

Share this reminder with your friends and family. Let’s prevent unnecessary tickets. If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands

Heads Up Informative Provincial

Friendly Vehicle Renewal Reminder for October & November 2016 Expiration Months

October 31, 2016September 1, 2016 Jody Mitoma 1 Comment

Share this reminder with your friends and family. Let’s prevent unnecessary tickets. If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands

Entertainment Heads Up National

Cineplex Movie Theater Prices in Canada are Rising Due to Minimum Wage Increases

October 3, 2016October 3, 2016 Jody Mitoma 116 Comments

On October 1, 2016, Cineplex announced box office price increases at select theaters across Canada. CANADA — Due to the

Heads Up Informative Provincial

Friendly Vehicle Renewal Reminder for September & October 2016 Expiration Months

September 30, 2016September 1, 2016 Jody Mitoma 2 Comments

Share this reminder with your friends and family. Let’s prevent unnecessary tickets. If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands

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Business Edmonton Heads Up

UPDATED: Edmonton’s “Good News Auto” is Selling All Tires 17 Percent Cheaper than Most Other Shops

September 26, 2016September 26, 2016 Jody Mitoma 13 Comments

Require winter tires for the 2016-2017 winter months? “Good News Auto” is selling all tires at cost! UPDATE: It has

ALERT Heads Up Provincial

Fort Sask. RCMP Phone Number Being Used for Scam Asking for Ransom on Fake Warrants

September 21, 2016September 20, 2016 Jody Mitoma 3 Comments

The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP phone number is being used for a scam to get money. FORT SASKATCHEWAN & AREA —

ALERT Heads Up National

EDMONTON’S MOST WANTED: Shane Hermann, 37 Years of Age

September 16, 2016September 16, 2016 Jody Mitoma 0 Comments

Edmonton Police is informing the public that Shane Hermann of Edmonton, Alberta is a potentially dangerous wanted man. CANADA — The Edmonton Police

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EDMONTON’S MOST WANTED: Christopher Isaac, 25 Years of Age

September 16, 2016September 16, 2016 Jody Mitoma 6 Comments

Edmonton Police is informing the public that Christopher Isaac of Edmonton, Alberta is a potentially dangerous wanted man. CANADA — The Edmonton Police

Edmonton Event Heads Up

58 Fraudulent Keith Urban Tickets Potentially Circulating • No Entry Allowed if You Have One

September 15, 2016 Jody Mitoma 1 Comment

The Edmonton Police is warning about potentially fraudulent tickets making the rounds. EDMONTON — If you bought your tickets online,

Event Heads Up Provincial

McDonald’s is Looking to Hire 580 Albertans on September 14th During their West Hiring Day Event

September 12, 2016September 13, 2016 Jody Mitoma 10 Comments

Need a job in western Canada? McDonald’s has your back. They’re looking to hire 1,700 people in coming days. EDMONTON

Business Heads Up National

Information About the Samsung Galaxy Note7 Recall for Canadians

September 10, 2016September 10, 2016 Jody Mitoma 26 Comments

Recall information for Canadians who own the Samsung Galaxy Note7. If you are one of the 2.5 million people that

Edmonton Heads Up Police

EPS Releases Statistics About School Zone Ticket Offenses in Edmonton Since 2014

September 6, 2016September 6, 2016 Jody Mitoma 2 Comments

The Edmonton Police Service recently released some statistics on number of offenses occurring in Edmonton’s school zones. EDMONTON — The

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Business Edmonton Heads Up Viral

May This Be the End of Taxi in Edmonton? Some Think So as Co-Op Taxi Complaint Goes Viral

September 4, 2016September 25, 2016 Jody Mitoma 94 Comments

Edmontonian Barry Werkman shared a complaint he had about his son’s experience with Co-Op Taxi, and it went viral real

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Edmonton Heads Up National Transportation

Kids Go Back to School Tomorrow • Reminder to Drive According to School Zone Speed Limits

August 31, 2016August 28, 2016 Jody Mitoma 4 Comments

Classes are back on tomorrow morning. School zones will be back in effect accordingly. EDMONTON — Students have been out of

Heads Up Informative Provincial

Friendly Vehicle Renewal Reminder for August & September 2016 Expiration Months

August 30, 2016August 24, 2016 Jody Mitoma 8 Comments

Share this reminder with your friends and family. If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of Albertans that require

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ALERT Edmonton Heads Up National

Caution: Fake $100 Bills Being Passed Around in Edmonton Area

August 26, 2016August 26, 2016 Jody Mitoma 2 Comments

Please be wary of the bills you’re receiving, especially if it’s a $100 bill. Edmonton Explorer on Twitter has informed us

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Edmonton Heads Up National Transportation

Reminder to Drivers in Regard to School Zones • Kids Go Back to School on Thursday, September 1st

August 25, 2016August 25, 2016 Jody Mitoma 0 Comments

Classes are back on the first day of September. School zones will be back in effect. EDMONTON & CANADA —

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MISSING TEEN: Madelyn Whyte, 16 Years Old, Dawson’s Creek & Grande Prairie

August 24, 2016August 24, 2016 Jody Mitoma 0 Comments

The Grande Prairie RCMP division is asking for the public’s assistance in finding 16 year old Madelyn Whyte. The Grande Prairie

Edmonton Heads Up Police

SCAM WARNING: Edmonton Police & RCMP Will Never Call & Ask for Donations

August 20, 2016August 20, 2016 Jody Mitoma 3 Comments

Lately a scam has been making the rounds where people will get calls from supposed EPS/RCMP. Scammers are trying to gather

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UPDATED: Found / MISSING PERSON: Jessica Thompson, 29 Years Old • Edmonton, Alberta

August 20, 2016August 21, 2016 Jody Mitoma 30 Comments

Friends of the missing are asking for help finding Jessica Thompson of Edmonton, Alberta. UPDATE, Sunday, August 21, 10:30 AM: I

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ALERT Business Heads Up National

Canada Post Says: Strike Notice to be Expected from CUPW Within Next 7 Days

August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 Jody Mitoma 12 Comments

Canada Post expects the 50,000-strong CUPW union to announce a 72-hour strike notice soon. CANADA — The Canadian Union of Postal

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Edmonton Heads Up Police

UPDATED — MISSING PERSON: 47 Year Old Wanda Alook • Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 Jody Mitoma 0 Comments

Please share. Wanda Alook was reported missing by the Alberta RCMP on August 15th. UPDATE, AUGUST 18, 9:49 PM: According

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MISSING PERSON: 27 Year Old Leah Jacknife • Cold Lake, Alberta

August 17, 2016August 17, 2016 Jody Mitoma 2 Comments

Please share. Leah Jacknife was reported missing by the RCMP on August 12th. COLD LAKE, ALBERTA — The RCMP division out

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Edmonton Police Warns: Man Released from Edmonton Remand Centre with Prior Sexual Assault & Violence Convictions

August 17, 2016August 16, 2016 Jody Mitoma 34 Comments

For public safety reasons, the EPS informs the public about a previously convicted man being released. On the evening of

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Edmonton Heads Up Honorable Transportation

Section of 101A Ave in Edmonton Received a Name Change to ‘Judy Padua Way’

August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 Jody Mitoma 5 Comments

Another street gets a name change. This time it’s 101A Avenue in downtown Edmonton. The City of Edmonton’s Naming Committee

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WANTED: Man Guilty of Manslaughter Has Not Returned to Edmonton Correctional Facility

August 15, 2016August 15, 2016 Jody Mitoma 5 Comments

Garrett Leland Blackman is a wanted 26 year old man in Edmonton. EDMONTON — On August 12, inmate Garrett L.

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Edmonton Entertainment Event Heads Up

Outdoor Movie: Angry Birds Playing at Sir Winston Churchill Tuesday, August 9

August 6, 2016August 7, 2016 Jody Mitoma 0 Comments

The City of Edmonton & Direct Energy are hosting another one of their Movies on the Square events. EDMONTON — Beginning

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Business Heads Up Informative National

Are Data Caps Finally Coming to an End for Canadians? CRTC Holding a Public Hearing in October

August 5, 2016August 5, 2016 Jody Mitoma 0 Comments

Wouldn’t it be nice if we were offered unlimited data plans for much fairer prices in Canada? For years now, Canadians

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Business Edmonton Heads Up Police

Large Yellow Metal Bin Stolen from Zoe’s Animal Rescue Society Containing Tons of Dog & Cat Food

August 4, 2016August 8, 2016 Jody Mitoma 4 Comments

A large yellow bin containing animal food was stolen from the Zoe’s Animal Rescue non-profit organization last night. A large, heavy

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UPDATED: MISSING PERSON, SHERWOOD PARK: Alan Lawrence Nelson, Age 91, Not Heard from Since August 1, 2016

August 4, 2016August 4, 2016 Jody Mitoma 0 Comments

The Strathcona County RCMP division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 91 year old Alan Lawrence Nelson. UPDATE,

Heads Up Informative Provincial

Just a Friendly Vehicle Renewal Reminder for July & August 2016 Expiration Months

July 31, 2016July 31, 2016 Jody Mitoma 5 Comments

Share this reminder with your friends and family. If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of Albertans that require

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Edmonton Heads Up Police Transportation

UPDATED: Shots Fired in Northeast Edmonton • One Male in Serious Condition, One Female Injured by Two Male Suspects

July 23, 2016July 24, 2016 Jody Mitoma 30 Comments

At least two people have been shot in Northeast Edmonton within the past hour. UPDATE: 10:50 PM, July 24 —

Edmonton Heads Up Video Viral

[Updated] Beware: Fraudulent Go Auto Employees Making the Rounds in Edmonton

July 21, 2016August 8, 2016 Jody Mitoma 51 Comments

Four or more people in Edmonton are pretending to be Go Auto employees. UPDATE at 7:12 PM — Jared Priestner,

Business Heads Up National

Canada Post has Commenced a 72 Hour Lockout Notice for its Union Workers

July 5, 2016July 7, 2016 Jody Mitoma 31 Comments

A 72 hour lockout notice has commenced as Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) were unable

Heads Up National

CAUTION — Don’t Buy Into this Canada Revenue Agency [CRA] Email Scam

July 4, 2016July 4, 2016 Jody Mitoma 8 Comments

Scam artists are at it again, this time faking that they work for the CRA. A person or group of

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Heads Up National

Canada Post Strike May Begin this Weekend — Here’s What You Need to Know

July 1, 2016July 1, 2016 Jody Mitoma 9 Comments

This strike would be terrible for small businesses, but great for couriers. This is not a rumor, nor is it

Heads Up Provincial Weather

[PHOTOS] Tornado Near Ponoka; South of Edmonton, One Home Damaged

June 30, 2016June 30, 2016 Jody Mitoma 5 Comments

According to Alberta Emergency, there is a potential tornado developing in Ponoka, Alberta. UPDATE AT 7:20 PM — Here are

Fort Saskatchewan's annual city-wide garage sale is coming up

Heads Up Provincial

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is Holding a City-Wide Garage Sale on June 18th

June 16, 2016June 16, 2016 Jody Mitoma 2 Comments

Our north-eastern neighbours will be having a massive garage sale downtown. On this Saturday, June 18th, the City of Fort

Heads Up Health

In 2015, there were 274 Fentanyl-Related Deaths Too Many in Alberta

June 7, 2016June 7, 2016 Jody Mitoma 9 Comments

Fentanyl is solely responsible for the death of 274 Albertans in 2015. If you’re going to do drugs, please… just don’t

Shaw prices are going up as of August 1st

Heads Up Provincial

Shaw is Raising Internet, TV & Phone Rates Effective August 1st

June 6, 2016June 6, 2016 Jody Mitoma 51 Comments

Shaw will be raising their rates at the beginning of August 2016. Bad news for Shaw users across Alberta. Internet,

Petro Canada and Shell gas stations in western Canada are out of fuel

Gas Prices Heads Up

Western Petro Canada & Shell Gas Stations Running Dry on Gasoline; Could be Several Weeks

June 6, 2016June 6, 2016 Jody Mitoma 1 Comment

First it was only Petro Canada, but now Shell is running out of gas too. It’s no secret, western Canada’s Petro

Fire Aid at Commonwealth Stadium nearly sold out

Entertainment Fire Heads Up

Fire Aid for Fort McMurray Concert Tickets are ~80% Sold!

May 31, 2016May 31, 2016 Jody Mitoma 1 Comment Commonwealth Stadium, Fire Aid, Fort McMurray, Nickelback

This is just a courteous caution to everyone that the tickets for the Fire Aid for Fort McMurray concert happening at Commonwealth Stadium

The entire city of Edmonton is under a fire ban.

Fire Happening Now Heads Up

Edmonton’s Citywide Fire Ban Includes You!

May 13, 2016May 13, 2016 Jody Mitoma 19 Comments Edmonton Fire Ban, Fire Ban, Provincial Fire Ban

EDMONTON — Ladies and gentlemen (yes, that means you), the entire city of Edmonton has been under a complete fire

Heads Up

Caution — Be Forewarned About Thief Lying for Gas Money

April 26, 2016 Jody Mitoma 0 Comments

In essence, lying about needing money is basically theft. With that in mind, here’s a post about a local thief. This