In 2011, Edmonton had the dubious record of having the most murders of any metro area in Canada: 45.
Oddly enough, so far this year, we have had one. At this rate, that 45 could drop to 6 for 2012.
What a difference a year makes. In newspaper reporting, too. Our murder rate in 2011 was big News with each new murder. It was undoubtedly the biggest Edmonton News story of 2011. So far, in 2012, other than the one murder we have had, it is no story at all.