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Veteran former Edmonton police detective charged with allegedly leaking confidential info to media
A year after he retired amid an internal investigation, a veteran Edmonton police detective has been charged criminally for allegedly leaking information to the press. The Edmonton Police Service on Tuesday announced charges against former Staff Sgt. Bill Clark, claiming he shared 'unauthorized and confidential investigative information with news media.' Clark, a 44-year member of the force until his retirement last year, was an outspoken homicide detective known for his frankness. He frequently appeared on the news to discuss policing and homicide investigations, occasionally courting controversy. EPS offered few details about what information Clark is alleged to have released, but said the investigation was carried out by its internal professional standards branch with supervision from the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), the province's police watchdog. 'It was subsequently reviewed by the Alberta Crown Prosecution Services in Calgary to determine if criminal charges were warranted,' EPS said in a news release. 'Prosecutors recommended the former officer be charged with one count of breach of trust.' 'As the matter is currently before the courts, EPS is not able to provide further comment or information about this investigation.' Police confirmed last spring that Clark had been suspended without pay pending an unspecified investigation — a rare disciplinary step which must be confirmed by the Edmonton Police Commission. Clark joined the police force in 1979 and frequently talked about the satisfaction he got from solving homicides. His investigation of Mark Twitchell — the aspiring Edmonton filmmaker convicted of first-degree murder in a grisly, Dexter-inspired killing — led to appearances on U.S. TV networks. He also attracted controversy for his comments about the willingness of some in Edmonton's Somali community to speak to police amid a string of killings, as well as for a 2018 lecture at the University of Alberta law school, which attracted a complaint for his comments about criminal suspects and defence lawyers. He was ultimately docked 10 hours pay. jwakefield@ @ Veteran Edmonton police officer retires after unpaid suspension; investigation underway Assault trial begins for Edmonton police officer caught on video hitting man with baton You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun
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30-05-2025
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Province working to extract firefighters trapped in northern Alberta as wildfires surge
A crew of eight firefighters are currently trapped in Chipewyan Lake and the province says they're working on a plan to extract them as severe wildfires rage across Alberta. In a social media posted late Thursday night, Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen said at approximately 8:20 p.m. wildland-urban interface crews temporarily lost radio contact while responding to a wildfire in the Chipewyan Lake located 450 km north of Edmonton. One team is currently sheltering at the fire station and another is safe at the school, designated the community's emergency shelter. 'We are working on a plan to extract all eight personnel using NVIS (night vision), though earlier attempts were limited by heavy smoke,' Loewen said. Loewen said there are also indications of damage to structures in the community, but the full extent remains unknown said Loewen. A mandatory evacuation order was issued on Wednesday for the community of Chipewyan Lake forcing residents to flee. There is currently a wildfire threatening the Chip and Alpac Road. 'We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available. Please continue to monitor official sources and stay safe,' Loewen said. More to come ctran@ X: @kccindytran Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
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29-05-2025
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Woman freed from Fort Saskatchewan jail with fake papers nabbed in B.C.
A woman freed last month from Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre on fake paperwork has been collared, along with her boyfriend, by RCMP in British Columbia. Mackenzie Dawn Hardy, 24, was released April 25 after the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre, just north of Edmonton, was presented with fraudulent documents indicating the charges against her had been stayed. Acting Alberta RCMP media relations manager Troy Savinkoff said in a Thursday news release that Hardy, along with David Joseph Wood, were spotted by a Revelstoke RCMP patrol officer on May 27. Revelstoke is about 700 km southwest of Edmonton. Officers later contained an area where two people were seen near a stolen vehicle before Hardy and Wood were arrested. Both Hardy and Wood have been taken before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody. The pair will be transported back to Alberta where they will be brought before the Alberta Courts regarding future court dates. Hardy had been in Fort Saskatchewan jail facing a number of charges from Red Deer RCMP, including possession of property over $5,000, possession of property under $5,000, impaired driving, flight from peace officer, two charges of operation while prohibited, two charges of fraudulent concealment, possession of controlled substance — meth — and two charges of failure to comply with a release order. She is also now charged with escaping lawful custody. Wood has been charged with assisting escape of prisoner; identify fraud; and uttering a forged document. Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre workers seek third-party review of 'toxic' workplace Four Westlock residents charged after 10-month drugs and firearms investigation: RCMP You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post, and 13 other Canadian news sites. The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun
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29-05-2025
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Woman freed from Fort Saskatchewan jail with fake papers nabbed in B.C.
A woman freed last month from Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre on fake paperwork has been collared, along with her boyfriend, by RCMP in British Columbia. Mackenzie Dawn Hardy, 24, was released April 25 after the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre, just north of Edmonton, was presented with fraudulent documents indicating the charges against her had been stayed. Acting Alberta RCMP media relations manager Troy Savinkoff said in a Thursday news release that Hardy, along with David Joseph Wood, were spotted by a Revelstoke RCMP patrol officer on May 27. Revelstoke is about 700 km southwest of Edmonton. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Officers later contained an area where two people were seen near a stolen vehicle before Hardy and Wood were arrested. Both Hardy and Wood have been taken before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody. The pair will be transported back to Alberta where they will be brought before the Alberta Courts regarding future court dates. Hardy had been in Fort Saskatchewan jail facing a number of charges from Red Deer RCMP, including possession of property over $5,000, possession of property under $5,000, impaired driving, flight from peace officer, two charges of operation while prohibited, two charges of fraudulent concealment, possession of controlled substance — meth — and two charges of failure to comply with a release order. She is also now charged with escaping lawful custody. Wood has been charged with assisting escape of prisoner; identify fraud; and uttering a forged document. Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters . You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post, and 13 other Canadian news sites. The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun
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25-05-2025
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Three dead since Friday in separate Edmonton speed-related crashes
A 26-year-old man killed in a Saturday night motorcycle crash on Winterburn Road is the third person to die on Edmonton streets in less than 48 hours due to excessive speed. The driver of the Harley-Davidson was heading north on Winterburn Road around 7:12 p.m. Saturday when he tried to pass an Acura left of the centre line but the vehicle slowed to make a left turn onto Westview Boulevard and the speeding motorcycle collided with the driver's side of the car, catapulting the rider and bike into the northwest ditch. Officers were called to the scene along with EMS but the rider was pronounced dead, police said in a Sunday morning news release. The road between 107 Avenue and 109 Avenue was shut down for hours as police investigated. It was the third Edmonton road fatality since Friday morning, all of them involving speeding vehicles. On Friday, a 71-year-old man died in hospital after a collision with an SUV driven by a 16-year-old in north Edmonton. The white Cadillac Escalade was travelling northbound on 97 Street when it struck a white Honda Civic driven by the senior who was trying to turn from 97 Street southbound onto 165 Avenue eastbound around 10:09 a.m., police said. Less than 24 hours later, around 3:15 a.m. Saturday, a speeding black BMW slammed into a tree on 142 Street near 90 Avenue, killing the driver, the sole occupant. The city police major collision investigations section was at that scene for several hours, shutting down 142 Street from 87 Avenue to 91 Avenue. The three deaths come on the heels of a 24-hour traffic campaign by city police May 15 in which 195 tickets for speeding violations were issued. 'The whole purpose of the operation is to focus on speeders rather than other things,' Sgt. Kerry Bates with said at the time. Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed or has dash camera or other video footage of any of the three speed-related weekend fatal collisions to contact the police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Man, 71, dies after Friday morning crash with SUV driven by teen in north Edmonton Saturday morning Edmonton crash the second speed-related fatal in a day Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
