The signs say “coming soon” but this impending arrival doesn’t appear to be generating much excitement.

Edmonton Police Service has confirmed it is investigating at least 18 incidents of extortion in the area since October, and investigators believe there may be additional cases.

RCMP in Ponoka, Alta., are asking for the public’s help to find a 14-year-old boy missing since last week.

Dennis Edney, a lawyer who played a critical role in the release of former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr, has died at 77.

Brand new, unoccupied homes have been going up in flames all over Edmonton, and sources tell CTV News Edmonton the fires are related to an extortion scheme.