Sikh Temple Stabbing Shocks Edmonton | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

A Sikh temple just outside Edmonton became the scene of a shocking attack Friday morning during prayers, when an intruder stabbed two elderly congregants before being subdued by temple members—thanks to quick action, no one died and sacred texts remained untouched. The community is reeling, unsure if this was targeted or random, as the temple’s open-door policy allowed the suspect to walk in unchallenged. Police arrived shortly after 5 AM, arrested the man on scene, and are now investigating. The temple reopened later that day, even hosting a scheduled wedding—but the mood was heavy. A press…