Oil executive’s home was firebombed: police

EDMONTON — A luxury home belonging to a former oilsands executive was firebombed with Molotov cocktails, Edmonton police confirmed Monday.

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The blaze Saturday on the city's south side caused approximately $850,000 damage to the home, which belonged to Jim Carter, former chief operating officer at Syncrude. Mr. Carter, who retired in 2007 after 27 years with the oilsands company, lives in the home with his wife, psychologist Dr. Lorraine Bray. More...

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