Edmonton police have arrested and charged one man and issued a province-wide warrant for another man connected to an arson fire at a playground in July.

At 8 a.m. on July 12, officers and members of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services responded to a fire in the area of 122 Avenue and 128 Street at a playground adjacent to St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School, said police in a news release.

[ Fire damage is visible at the St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School playground, located at 12214 128 St in Edmonton on Saturday July 12, 2025.] Fire damage is visible at the St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School playground, located at 12214 128 St in Edmonton on Saturday July 12, 2025.

After an investigation, the fire was determined to be arson. The equipment, which was specially built to be accessible f

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