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CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Elizabeth Métis Settlement deaths ruled homicide, suicide
A pair of deaths on the Elizabeth Métis Settlement have been ruled a homicide and suicide. RCMP on Tuesday confirmed the two people who were found during and after a house fire on May 21 were a 58-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man who both lived in the home. Corp. Troy Savinkoff said the man was responsible for both deaths and police are not looking for any suspects. He said they were not killed by the fire. Elizabeth Métis Settlement is located in the Municipal District of Bonnyville, north of Lloydminster.
Calgary Herald
13-05-2025
- Calgary Herald
Cochrane man dies after his motorbike hit a deer Friday near Strathmore
STARS Air Ambulance transported a 55-year-old Cochrane motorcyclist who hit a deer near Strathmore on May 9. Gavin Young/Postmedia A 55-year-old Cochrane man died after his motorbike hit a deer Friday evening on Highway 24, said police Tuesday. 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 Calgary Herald 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 Calgary Herald 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 Strathmore RCMP responded just after 8 p.m. Friday to a report of a vehicle striking a deer on Highway 24 near Township Road 215A. The man, who was travelling with a group of riders, was airlifted to a Calgary hospital by STARS air ambulance but died of his injuries, said police. RCMP do not anticipate laying any charges. The investigation is concluded, said police. 'It's a very tragic incident,' said RCMP spokesman Troy Savinkoff.
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
CBC
05-03-2025
- CBC
Alberta RCMP officer charged with assaulting suicidal woman
Social Sharing An Alberta RCMP officer has been charged with assaulting a woman who was detained last year while experiencing a mental health crisis. In a news release Wednesday, RCMP said an officer from the Fort Saskatchewan detachment has been charged with assault causing bodily harm in connection with an arrest made on March 14, 2024. RCMP charged Const. Justin Forster last week, nearly a year after an investigation into his use of force began. According to the RCMP statement, the alleged assault occurred after officers were called about a person experiencing mental health issues at a home in Fort Saskatchewan, about 25 kilometres northeast of Edmonton. "Upon arrival, officers located the suicidal person and placed them under arrest under the Mental Health Act," RCMP said. An altercation occurred, resulting in the officer "delivering a strike" to the person, RCMP said. The person was taken to the hospital for treatment, police said. Police did not comment on the extent of the woman's injuries. In Alberta, the Mental Health Act allows for a person suffering from a mental disorder to be apprehended and detained involuntarily for examination, treatment or care. Cpl. Troy Savinkoff told CBC that a woman was detained and that she was allegedly hit inside the home. In early May, 2024, the victim lodged a complaint with the RCMP, police said. "She launched a public complaint directly with us and we immediately started a statutory investigation, which is basically a criminal investigation," Savinkoff said. "We took it did our own investigation into it." Forster is expected to appear in court April 3 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort Saskatchewan. After being charged, Forester has been placed on administrative duties, RCMP said.
