Edmonton’s Chinatown area has struggled for years with crime such as vandalism, drug use, aggressive behaviour and panhandling. There has also been a quick rise in homelessness in and around Chinatown in recent years. Because of an increase in safety concerns, some businesses decided to close, but the community was passionate about bringing the life and energy back. To help, over the next two years Edmonton is investing $480,000 into the Chinatown Revitalization Fund. This money will help small businesses thrive and will hopefully rejuvenate this wonderful community.

2 youths arrested in connection to bus bench arsons
Two youths have been arrested after a string of arson cases involving bus benches. On July 12 at approximately 10:08 p.m., Red Deer RCMP had received a report of a bus bench that had deliberately been set on fire on...
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