Safety concerns over knife sales at convenience stores aired before Edmonton committee [Video]

Nunu is a former convenience store owner who shut down her central Edmonton store this summer out of fear for her safety.

“Around the corner, there were about four murders and all of them were used with knives,” Nunu, who asked that her last name not be used for this story because she fears for her safety, told CTV News Edmonton on Monday.

“This should not happen in our city.”

Nunu addressed her concerns to the city’s community and public services committee on Monday, arguing the City of Edmonton should provide a stronger bylaw to address the retail sale of knives at convenience stores.

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In April, community members and the Edmonton Police Service asked the city’s urban planning committee to take action on what they consider to be an issue of public safety.

According to the report, young people are buying knives …