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Edmonton banning knife sales in convenience stores

Knives will no longer be allowed to be sold in convenience stores in Edmonton.
The bylaw change passed unanimously, and it will not apply to certain retailers like sporting goods and kitchen supply stores.
City administration will ensure convenience stores are licensed under the new category through targeted education and enforcement.
Edmonton police will have the authority to enforce the new operating requirements and seize weapons when required.

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True North News

Edmonton bans knife sales in convenience stores to enhance public safety

As knife-related crimes have increased in Edmonton while other weapon-related offences have declined, the city has passed a bylaw prohibiting the sale of knives in convenience stores, an idea previously floated in the spring. Edmonton City Council announced on Tuesday that it had passed a bylaw prohibiting the sale of knives in convenience stores to bolster community safety and respond to the concerns of local business owners. The bylaw establi…

18 days ago

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Global News

Edmonton city council passes bylaw to restrict sale of knives in convenience stores - Edmonton

The goal is to limit convenient or impulsive access to knives but doesn't affect the sale of everyday cutlery.

18 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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CBC News

Edmonton bans sale of knives in convenience stores after council passes bylaw

Edmonton city council has passed a bylaw to restrict the sale of knives in convenience stores after residents and local business expressed concerns over how readily knives are available to buy.

18 days ago·Canada

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The Globe & Mail

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Edmonton city council votes to restrict the sale of knives in convenience stores

City’s business licence bylaw has been amended to add a convenience store category and a definition of knives that cannot be sold in those businesses

19 days ago·Canada

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CTV News

Edmonton banning knife sales in convenience stores

The city said a new bylaw aimed at convenience stores will make the city safer.On Tuesday, the City of Edmonton announced it had passed a new bylaw limiting the kinds of knives that can be sold at those stores.

19 days ago·Canada

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municipalinfonet.com

Edmonton - City Bylaw improves public safety and well-being, restricts sale of knives in convenience stores

Edmonton City Council passed a bylaw to restrict the sale of knives in convenience stores in an effort to bolster community safety and respond to Edmontonians' and local business concerns.. . .

18 days ago

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