Man in hospital after being stabbed at Canadian Tire parking lot

Canadian Tire near 96 Street and 162 Avenue. (Photo Credit: Ionut Docun, CityNews)

By News Staff

Posted August 28, 2025 3:03 pm.

Edmonton Police say a man was taken to hospital after a stabbing in north Edmonton Thursday morning.

According to EPS, the incident occurred in the parking lot of the Canadian Tire at 96 Street and 162 Avenue around 9:30 a.m., when two men got into an argument where one male stabbed the other unprovoked and then fled on a bicycle.

A 64-year-old male was treated on scene by EMS and transported to hospital with serious injuries. Police say he is now in stable condition.

After a description from witnesses, police arrested a 33-year-old man.

Police believe the two men were not known to each other. Police are continuing to investigate, and charges are pending.

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