Restricting knife sales at convenience stores to go before Edmonton city council – Edmonton [Video]

The City of Edmonton is exploring possible restrictions on knives being sold at convenience stores after several community groups raised concerns earlier this year.

Residents and business owners from the Alberta Avenue area along 118th Avenue, as well as further south along 107th Avenue, shared concerns with city council about knives being sold at local stores.

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said complaints have also come in from businesses and residents in the Whyte Avenue and 124th Street areas.

The knives aren’t illegal, but advocates say their curved, double-sided blades and finger grips are clearly for nefarious purposes.

Back in April, city administration was asked to look at how to best address the problem.

An outright ban is a possibility — it’s one of four options administration came back with during a presentation Monday at the Community and Public Services Committee.

Nunu, who did not want to share her last name due to safety concerns, used to own …