The EPS Hate Crime and Violent Extremism Unit is investigating after an unknown white powder was delivered to two Edmonton mosques in two separate incidents.

The number of times police in Edmonton used force against citizens rose sharply last year, with officers pulling and/or pointing their guns 1733 times, a 35 per cent increase in one year.

Seven youths in Edmonton have been arrested and are facing charges in the stabbing death of 16-year-old Karanveer Sahota.

Alberta government house leader Jason Nixon is facing accusations of intimidation following a fiery exchange in the house that saw him lob a swear word toward the Speaker.

A University of Alberta librarian is part of a global effort to help preserve Ukrainian websites and archives as Russia invades the country.