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Political leaders across the country are taking to social media after the terror attack in Edmonton Saturday night.
Despite the incident being considered an act of terror, Federal Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale told reporters Sunday morning that Canada’s threat level remains unchanged.
Both Goodale and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted out a statement on behalf of the federal government.
In Alberta, Premier Rachel Notley wrote a string of tweets before a full statement.
Our thoughts are with @edmontonpolice member injured on duty tonight & hoping for a speedy recovery. Grateful for our first responders. #yeg
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) October 1, 2017
Thank you to each and every one of our police officers, paramedics & firefighters who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. #yeg
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) October 1, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured and their loved ones, and with everyone who witnessed last’s violence. #yeg
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) October 1, 2017
Hatred has no place in Alberta. It’s not who we are. We are in this together and together we are stronger than any form of hate. #yeg #ableg
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) October 1, 2017
Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson thanked the first responders on the scene during the attack, along with the Prime Minister, on Twitter before releasing an official statement.
Here in Saskatchewan, leaders also spoke out about the attack.
Our thoughts & prayers are w/ victims of last night's terrorist attack in #yeg. Saskatchewan stands with our friends in Edmonton & across AB
— Brad Wall (@PremierBradWall) October 1, 2017
I condemn the violent attack in Edmonton. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. We can never let hatred win.
— Nicole Sarauer (@nicolesarauer) October 1, 2017
Our thoughts are with our Edmonton neighbours facing this act of violent extremism. Our prairie cities will not be divided by hate #YEG #YXE
— Charlie Clark (@charlieclarkyxe) October 1, 2017
The Edmonton Police Service is expected to hold a news conference with updates on the attack Sunday afternoon.