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Edmonton Journal
6 days ago
- Edmonton Journal
'Extremely dangerous': Alleged impaired driver going wrong way in fatal Henday crash nearly struck RCMP cruiser
Article content A fatal collision on Anthony Henday Drive early Saturday morning was caused by an alleged impaired driver going the wrong way, nearly striking a police cruiser, say Alberta RCMP. Article content At 1:30 a.m.. Edmonton police received a call about a single-vehicle collision on the southbound portion of Anthony Henday Drive near the Highway 14 overpass. A Chevrolet Cruze struck a light standard and caught fire. Article content Article content Article content Witnesses to the crash pulled the 23-year-old man, driving the car from the vehicle, but he died on scene. Article content Article content It was reported to police that a second vehicle, a Chevrolet Cavalier was the cause of the crash, and an officer with the Strathcona RCMP discovered the vehicle driving the wrong way on the Anthony Henday, and was able to arrest the driver, a 23-year-old woman from Edmonton. Article content 'The suspect vehicle was driving northbound in the southbound lane approaching the Whitemud, so it was extremely dangerous,' said Alberta RCMP Const. Gina Slaney in a phone call with Postmedia on Tuesday. 'The constable got onto Highway 216 heading southbound towards the Whitemud and saw the vehicle coming towards him. The officer initiated emergency lights and made a U-turn and got behind the suspect vehicle.' Article content Slaney said the RCMP officer was able to safely pull over and arrest the driver of the vehicle moments later. When the woman was in custody, the officer was notified the vehicle was the cause of fatal collision on Anthony Henday Drive. Article content Article content 'RCMP and Edmonton Police Service work hand-in-hand for a lot of investigations. They were tied up with that horrible fatal collision and passed information onto RCMP and thankfully RCMP were able to intercept the suspect vehicle and take the female driver into custody,' said Slaney. Article content Article content Kadie Ellen Sinclair, 23, of Edmonton has been charged with impaired driving causing death and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death. Article content Postmedia has learned Sinclair was a former member of the NAIT Ooks women's soccer team. She played three seasons from 2021-2024, as a midfielder. Article content In an email to NAIT representatives, they said counselling services are being made available to NAIT athletes, students and staff, or anyone who needs support in the aftermath of this incident. Article content
American Press
31-07-2025
- Politics
- American Press
BREAKING: Oakdale marshal resigns after arrest
Oakdale Ward 5 Marshal Michael 'Freck' Slaney has resigned from his position. Slaney tendered his resignation effectively immediately in a signed letter to the Secretary of State's Office. The letter, dated July 22, was received by the Secretary of State's Office on Thursday, according to Louisiana Deputy Secretary of State for Communications Joel Watson. The resignation comes on the heels of a 62-count federal indictment against Slaney, including one count conspiracy to commit visa fraud, six counts visa fraud, six counts mail fraud and two counts money laundering. Slaney, along with Oakdale police chief Chad Doyle and two former police chiefs in Rapides Parish, was arrested earlier this month following a multi-agency federal and state investigation into an alleged scheme to sell visas to immigrants. Oakdale businessman Chandrakat 'Lala' Patel is also implicated, accused of bribing law enforcement officials to create fraudulent crime reports. The reports were allegedly used to help immigrants obtain non-immigrant U-visas, which are granted to victims or witnesses of crimes in the United State. Slaney has held the position of marshal since being elected in 2017.
Toronto Sun
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Toronto Sun
Possible fatalities after hikers caught up in rockslide at Bow Falls Trail in Banff National Park
An RCMP spokesperson confirmed the rockslide resulted in 'serious injuries' to hikers Emergency crews respond to a rockslide near Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park on June 19, 2025. Supplied Multiple hikers are injured or dead after a rockslide at Bow Falls Trail in Banff National Park. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Gina Slaney confirmed Alberta Mounties were asked to assist in responding to the rockslide and are on location to support Parks Canada, STARS Air Ambulance, Lake Louise RCMP and other emergency responders. 'The initial report indicated there were multiple hikers and there may be serious injuries and/or fatalities,' Slaney said in a written statement. Parks Canada's Lake Louise Yoho Kootenay Field Unit confirmed a serious rockfall incident occurred around 1 p.m. Thursday near Bow Glacier Falls, approximately 37 kilometres north of Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway, also known as Highway 93N. 'Parks Canada visitor safety teams from Banff and Jasper national parks are responding, with support from other agencies,' the unit stated, adding visitors are asked to avoid the area while crews respond. STARS spokesperson Kate Langille said two of its helicopters — one from Calgary and one from Edmonton — were dispatched and were still at the scene as of 4 p.m. 'More information will be available once they're back at the base,' she said. Temporary closures are expected on the Icefields Parkway near Bow Lake to allow for responders to work. Up-to-date information on road closures will be published on Alberta 511 and more details will be provided as they are confirmed. More to come … The Government of Alberta is aware of the recent rock slide at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National are working closely with all relevant partners to respond to the thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this incident. We extend our sincere… — Matt Jones (@MattJonesYYC) June 19, 2025 Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. I'm aware of the rock slide incident at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park. Thank you to the @ParksCanada visitor safety teams and first responders on the ground. My prayers are with everyone affected as we await further details. — Steven Guilbeault (@s_guilbeault) June 19, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. My heart is with everyone affected by the rockslide near Bow Glacier Falls in Banff. Grateful to Parks Canada, STARS air ambulance, and all first responders supporting the emergency response. — Eleanor Olszewski 🇨🇦 (@EleanorO_MP) June 19, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. News NHL Editorial Cartoons MMA Soccer
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Polite tot wonders why pigeons don't say 'thank you' after being fed
A polite toddler feeding pigeons in a London park was baffled when they didn't say 'thank you.' Two-year-old Saoirse O'Brien turned to her mum, Slaney, and asked why the birds weren't grateful. Slaney, 35, has been teaching her twins to be kind and respectful through play and everyday actions. She shared the sweet moment online, where the video went viral, earning over 3.9 million views and praise from viewers worldwide.
