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Global News
4 days ago
- Global News
RCMP take steps to combat thieves targeting Alberta's evacuated communities
First, Yellowhead County Mayor Wade Williams was worried the hamlet of Peers, Alta., would go up in flames, and then he was alarmed to learn someone had stolen fire equipment. 'It is ridiculous and blows my mind that someone would come here and steal equipment that was laid out to save lives and homes,' Williams said. Williams said the thief targeted water pumps. 'For anyone who would loot in an evacuated area, we need stiffer penalties.' The province of Alberta said it is aware of this situation, and notes that it wasn't aware of any other incidents. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy In a statement to Global News, the Alberta government said, 'The alleged theft of fire equipment is utterly unacceptable and profoundly alarming, as it directly jeopardizes public safety during a vital period for Albertans while they're in crisis and places fire personnel in grave unnecessary danger.' Story continues below advertisement In May, RCMP arrested a man for tampering with sprinklers while the Redwater area was evacuated. Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said to combat this, police officers patrol empty areas 24/7. They have also started using drones. 'This year, we are finding it extremely helpful and successful, when you have an evacuated area and have (this) asset,' Savinkoff said. 'You can cover off a lot of area. It's very easy to see suspicious behaviour with those drones.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "You can cover off a lot of area. It's very easy to see suspicious behaviour with those drones." Savinkoff said many of the thieves who target these areas are repeat offenders. 'They're potentially finding ways in or not everybody evacuates, so it becomes an issue of managing the people that chose to remain in the community.' As there are more evacuation order issues, Savinkoff stresses Mounties will continue to patrol these areas with both uniform and non-uniform officers.
Global News
12-05-2025
- Global News
Skydiving instructor dies following a weekend jump west of Edmonton
The RCMP say a skydiver has died in a weekend accident west of Edmonton. Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said police were called to a township road near Onoway, Alta. on Saturday morning, where he said a 56-year-old man from Edmonton suffered fatal injuries following a jump from a plane. He said the man was a skydiving instructor. Skydiving West Edmonton said in a statement that an 'experienced skydiver' succumbed to his injuries as a result of 'a high-speed malfunction' on Saturday morning. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'The skydiver had over 3,000 skydives and was a beloved member of the Skydive West Edmonton family. His loss will be felt throughout the Canadian skydive community and beyond,' the statement said. At this point Savinkoff said the death appears to have been an accident and does not appear suspicious, but he said RCMP, workplace safety officials and the Chief Medical Examiner's Office continue to investigate. Story continues below advertisement He said others were skydiving at the same time but no other injuries were reported. The company's statement said there are no other details about the incident available pending the investigation. 'Out of respect for those involved and their families, no further details will be released at this time.'
Edmonton Journal
12-05-2025
- Edmonton Journal
RCMP say skydiving instructor dies following jump west of Edmonton
Article content ONOWAY — RCMP say a skydiver has died in a weekend accident west of Edmonton. Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said police were called to a township road near Onoway on Saturday morning, where he said a 56-year-old man from Edmonton suffered fatal injuries following a jump from a plane. He said the man was a skydiving instructor. Skydiving West Edmonton said in a statement that an 'experienced skydiver' succumbed to his injuries as a result of 'a high-speed malfunction' on Saturday morning. Article content 'The skydiver had over 3,000 skydives and was a beloved member of the Skydive West Edmonton family. His loss will be felt throughout the Canadian skydive community and beyond,' the statement said. At this point Savinkoff said the death appears to have been an accident and does not appear suspicious, but he said RCMP, workplace safety officials and the Chief Medical Examiner's Office continue to investigate. He said others were skydiving at the same time but no other injuries were reported. The company's statement said there are no other details about the incident available pending the investigation. 'Out of respect for those involved and their families, no further details will be released at this time.' Latest National Stories
