24/7 ankle monitors were being questioned as a solution for Alberta’s catch-and-release bail system. As of last Wednesday, offenders and accused who are high-risk may be subject to court-ordered 24/7 ankle monitors. These monitors will have advanced GPS systems to help keep offenders away from secure areas such as homes and places of employment.

Man charged in Southwest Edmonton Homicide
Police arrested and charged a man after a homicide in southwest Edmonton on Wednesday, June 18. Edmonton Police Services (EPS) responded to a suspicious persons call about 1 p.m. in the area of 121 Street and 35 Avenue. Officers encountered...
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