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CTV News
19 hours ago
- CTV News
Human remains discovered west of Saskatoon
Human remains were discovered just west of Saskatoon on Wednesday, and forensic investigators are working to determine if foul play was involved. In a news release Wednesday evening, Saskatoon police said the remains were discovered earlier that day off Highway 7, west of the city. Police say investigators secured the scene and forensic identification specialists are working alongside the Saskatchewan Coroners Service to figure out the circumstances of the death, 'and whether foul play is involved.' The body has not yet been identified, according to police, and the coroner has scheduled a post-mortem examination. Police are putting out a public call for tips. Anyone with information that may help investigators is asked to call the Saskatoon Police Service, or Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Woman's body recovered from Okanagan Lake, RCMP say
Okanagan Lake is seen in this undated image. (Shutterstock) Authorities have recovered the body of a woman who went missing while kayaking in Okanagan Lake over the weekend. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said someone spotted the woman swimming with her kayak near the Everly Recreation Site on Friday, but she never returned to shore. She was reported missing Saturday morning, and officers recovered her body that afternoon. 'No criminality is suspected,' Const. Chris Terleski told CTV News, in an email. The B.C. Coroners Service is conducting a fact-finding investigation to determine 'how, where, when and by what means the person came to their unexpected death,' Terleski said. The witness who spotted the woman Friday said she was not wearing a life jacket. Authorities have not shared the name of the deceased.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- CTV News
Sask. RCMP warning public of ‘unknown' opioid found in Swift Current
Following an investigation into a suspected overdose death in Swift Current, the RCMP is warning the public of an unknown opioid circulating the area. The province issued an overdose alert on Tuesday after multiple suspected overdoses were reported, including one death, according to a news release from the police service. Through investigation, Swift Current RCMP determined there may be a quantity of a purple substance sold locally as molly (MDMA) potentially laced with an 'unknown opioid.' The Saskatchewan Coroners Service and Swift Current RCMP continue to investigate but say no specific drug composition details are currently known. RCMP advises people to call 911 immediately if they witness a medical emergency. RCMP also advises people to report drug trafficking activity by calling their local RCMP detachment or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
CBC
18-05-2025
- CBC
22-year-old woman dies in slacklining accident near Squamish, say B.C. RCMP
A 22-year-old woman has died after falling from a slackline at a popular climbing area near Squamish, according to B.C. RCMP. In a statement issued Saturday evening, Squamish RCMP said they were called to Chek Canyon Recreation Area around 12:30 p.m. on Friday following reports that a woman had fallen from a slackline — a tightrope-like webbing used by climbers for balance and recreation. Due to the difficult terrain at the bottom of the canyon, police say Squamish Search and Rescue was called in to assist with the recovery. The B.C. Coroners Service is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the woman's death. Authorities have not released her identity. Victim services was present at the scene to support several individuals who witnessed the incident, according to RCMP. "Anyone affected by this incident is encouraged to reach out to victim services for support and assistance," the statement said.
CTV News
09-05-2025
- CTV News
‘Trying to kill him': Inquest to determine how Saskatoon man died at hospital
An inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding the death of Ashwin Poggenpoel, a 32-year-old Saskatoon man who died at Royal University Hospital in 2022. On June 18, 2022, just before 1 a.m., Saskatoon police responded to reports of a disturbance on the 500 block of 5th Avenue North. Witnesses described Poggenpoel as carrying a large butcher knife and a bottle of alcohol and screaming that 'someone was trying to kill him.' Police say when officers arrived, Poggenpoel fled on foot and was later found on Queen Street with his face covered in blood. According to police, he became aggressive and confrontational while being taken into custody, spitting blood at officers. After being treated by Medavie paramedics for his injuries, Poggenpoel was pronounced dead shortly after. Poggenpoel's obituary describes him as a family man who loved creating music. His family had moved to Canada from Cape Town, South Africa, when he was 18. The Saskatchewan Coroners Service is tasked with investigating all sudden, unexpected deaths. A coroner's inquest is called anytime someone dies while in custody, unless the coroner is satisfied the death was entirely due to natural causes. Coroner William Davern will preside over the inquest, scheduled for June 9-13 at the Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre. The jury will hear evidence and provide recommendations to prevent similar deaths in the future.
