Avenuer
Senior Member
Yup - this. They get their money and subsequently blow it on drugs. Always at the end of the month.
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Downtown Crime
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ADob
Active Member
I dropped my husband off at work early this morning and drove by the usual junkie mess around 101 St and 107 Ave and I thought I'd toss this question out to the team: there are always drug dealers and users clustered around the tiny Rexall south of 107 Ave and that weird god-knows-what store north of 107 Ave. These people go into the stores and then buy and use their drugs right outside the doors. Why would the store owners continue to allow this? I'd be calling the police daily. Or are they some sort of drug fronts (at least the weird store north of 107 Ave). This isn't a one-off; it's been like this every single time I've driven by here. And it's not at all conducive to doing any kind of proper/legal business. Any ideas?
Avenuer
Senior Member
Some of those sketchy-looking stores are indeed confirmed drug fronts:
Edmonton convenience store shut down after raid uncovers drugs, weapons: police - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
Police said over $200,000 in cash, weapons and drugs like cocaine and meth, along with 28,000 illegal cigarettes, was seized from Bibi 16 Convenience Store in central Edmonton.
globalnews.ca
ADob
Active Member
So if that's the case and it is known, I wonder why nothing is done about it. It's an absolute gong show in that area. Where are the cops???
David A
Senior Member
To be fair to the police here, I feel the shut down part is something being done. Although it is unfortunate these problems drag on so long and are obvious while nothing seems to happen, but perhaps behind the scenes things were.
Greenspace
Senior Member
EPS and Bylaw Compliance have to build a case to revoke their business licence, it takes time unfortunately. One other one was shut down on 97 street is now up and running again under a different business name.
constance_chlore
Senior Member
David A
Senior Member
The article was from some months ago, so not sure what happened since. It may be like what was said about the other one, a change of ownership?
The article also listed charges against the owners, so I am thinking it probably would have to be different owners now.
Regardless, it seems like whack a mole here, just when one is shut down another pops up. Frustrating.
The article also listed charges against the owners, so I am thinking it probably would have to be different owners now.
Regardless, it seems like whack a mole here, just when one is shut down another pops up. Frustrating.
bodsbods9090
Senior Member
And we wonder why police get so pissed off when they do all this work to shut one down...only to see it re-open months later.
I can understand their frustration.
I can understand their frustration.
David A
Senior Member
It is one thing for a convenience store to re-open under new ownership, that could be fine, but if the problems continue then that is not.
Greenspace
Senior Member
Government of Canada invests in crime prevention in Edmonton
March 30, 2026 – Edmonton, AlbertaCanadians deserve to feel safe in welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive communities. Building safe communities requires enforcement alongside a compassionate approach to prevention. That means taking practical action to reduce factors that can contribute to crime and disorder, support community safety, and address challenges affecting community well-being.
That is why the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced $650,413 in federal support to the City of Edmonton through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).
Government of Canada invests in crime prevention in Edmonton - Canada.ca
Canadians deserve to feel safe in welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive communities. Building safe communities requires enforcement alongside a compassionate approach to prevention. That means taking practical action to reduce factors that can contribute to crime and disorder, support community...
thommyjo
Senior Member
lol. 650k what?Government of Canada invests in crime prevention in Edmonton
March 30, 2026 – Edmonton, Alberta
Canadians deserve to feel safe in welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive communities. Building safe communities requires enforcement alongside a compassionate approach to prevention. That means taking practical action to reduce factors that can contribute to crime and disorder, support community safety, and address challenges affecting community well-being.
That is why the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced $650,413 in federal support to the City of Edmonton through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).
Government of Canada invests in crime prevention in Edmonton - Canada.ca
Canadians deserve to feel safe in welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive communities. Building safe communities requires enforcement alongside a compassionate approach to prevention. That means taking practical action to reduce factors that can contribute to crime and disorder, support community...www.canada.ca
Our police budget is half a billion. Hundreds of millions are funnelled towards other social services and programs and fire/healthcare services. Why is this an announcement?
Change the bail system and lock up criminals for way longer.
policyenthusiast
Senior Member
That is 0.12% of EPS' annual budget. Hardly a generational investment.Government of Canada invests in crime prevention in Edmonton
March 30, 2026 – Edmonton, Alberta
Canadians deserve to feel safe in welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive communities. Building safe communities requires enforcement alongside a compassionate approach to prevention. That means taking practical action to reduce factors that can contribute to crime and disorder, support community safety, and address challenges affecting community well-being.
That is why the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced $650,413 in federal support to the City of Edmonton through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).
Government of Canada invests in crime prevention in Edmonton - Canada.ca
Canadians deserve to feel safe in welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive communities. Building safe communities requires enforcement alongside a compassionate approach to prevention. That means taking practical action to reduce factors that can contribute to crime and disorder, support community...
Might cover a month's worth of coffee stir sticks.
Greenspace
Senior Member
I believe this money is to develop a crime prevention strategy. Not to go to fund EPS general operations.
_urbanite
Senior Member
^ So 650k to have some meetings, have some consultants create some reports, and come up with a plan?
Man, I'm in the wrong business
Man, I'm in the wrong business