On Wednesday night, Regina firefighters responded to a house fire where four pets tragically perished. One cat and one dog were rescued and transported to the Regina Humane Society for medical attention. Regrettably, the dog later had to be euthanized due to its severe injuries. The incident occurred on the 6900 block of 1st Avenue North. Thankfully, all human occupants escaped the fire unscathed. The cause of the blaze has been determined to be accidental, and the investigation is ongoing.
A tragic incident occurred in Sturgeon County on Wednesday night when an off-highway vehicle (OHV) rollover resulted in the death of a 42-year-old Edmonton man. The rollover, which happened at the intersection of Range Road 252 and Township Road 545, also left another man with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, who was subsequently transported to the hospital for medical attention.
On Thursday, May 30th, 2024, an investigation was launched by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM) regarding a fire that occurred at a biker gang clubhouse in the village of Hastings, southeast of Peterborough. The incident was reported to the Trent Hills Fire Department shortly before 1 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found the building engulfed in flames. While no injuries were reported, the structure sustained significant damage. The building has been associated with motorcycle clubs and gangs in the past. Despite attempts by the OPP to conceal signage on the building in a released photo, images obtained by Global News revealed the presence of “Rock Machine MC” and “Enter with Respect” signs on the facade. Historical Google Street View imagery also showed the building adorned with “Rebels Canada” signage in November 2023. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The OPP is appealing to the public for any relevant information that could assist in their inquiries. Witnesses or individuals with knowledge are encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, their local police department, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or stopcrimehere.ca.
Tim Hortons restaurants in Peterborough and Northumberland County raised a combined $187,590.45 through its Smile Cookie campaign, supporting Community Care Peterborough and Five Counties Children’s Centre. The funds will help provide essential programs and services for seniors, adults with disabilities, and children in the respective communities.
Residents of Lloydminster, a city on the border of Alberta and Saskatchewan, are being warned about a black bear that has been approaching people and vehicles. The RCMP issued a warning on Thursday, urging residents to take precautions. The bear was last seen near an A & W restaurant in the east end of the city at 10:35 a.m. Alberta Fish and Wildlife has been notified and is advising people to avoid approaching or feeding the bear. They also recommend keeping small children and pets indoors, securing food and garbage, and keeping fences and doors closed and locked. Anyone who sees the bear is asked to contact the Lloydminster RCMP at 780-808-8400.
After being benched for five games, veteran forward Corey Perry made a triumphant return to the lineup for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Western Conference final against the Dallas Stars. Perry played on the second line with Leon Draisaitl and Ryan McLeod and contributed to the Oilers’ 5-2 victory by creating a rebound for McLeod’s goal. Despite initial concerns on social media, the move proved successful, with Perry showcasing his signature physical play and winning puck battles. Perry has a wealth of playoff experience with 53 goals and 72 assists in 207 career playoff games. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch praised Perry’s performance and his positive attitude while sitting out. With the series tied 2-2, Perry’s return could be a significant factor for the remainder of the Western Conference Final.
The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars are heading to Dallas tied 2-2 in the Western Conference final after the Oilers rallied to win Game 4, 5-2, on Wednesday night. The Stars jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but the Oilers responded with five unanswered goals. Five different Edmonton players found the back of the net, including Connor McDavid, who had three assists. The series is now a best-of-three, with Game 5 set for Friday night in Dallas.
The Edmonton Oilers rallied back from an early two-goal deficit to defeat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Wednesday night at Rogers Place, tying the best-of-seven Western Conference Final at 2-2. After falling behind early, the Oilers responded with two goals in the first period from Ryan McLeod and Evan Bouchard to level the score. Oilers’ exceptional penalty-killing unit played a crucial role, with Mattias Janmark and Leon Draisaitl scoring shorthanded goals in the second period to give Edmonton the lead. The Stars pulled goalie Jake Oettinger for an extra attacker with over two minutes remaining, but Mattias Ekholm sealed the victory with an empty-net goal. Oilers’ netminder Stuart Skinner made 20 saves, while Oettinger stopped 24 shots.
A lawyer for the truck driver responsible for the Humboldt Broncos bus crash asserts that the victims’ families lack legal standing to seek compensation in an ongoing lawsuit. The case centers around whether the driver and the Saskatchewan government should be dismissed as defendants. Among the parties named in the lawsuit are the bus and trucking companies. In 2018, a rookie trucker ignored a stop sign and collided with the junior hockey team’s bus, killing 16 and injuring 13. The driver, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, received an eight-year prison sentence for dangerous driving. Sidhu, who held permanent resident status, was recently ordered to be deported to India. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit include the families of four players and an assistant coach who perished in the accident. The debate revolves around Saskatchewan’s no-fault auto insurance system, which the defense claims precludes claims for injuries resulting from accidents unless specifically allowed by the act. However, the plaintiffs contend that the act does not cover pre-accident negligence. The lawsuit further alleges that the government was aware of visibility issues at the intersection where the crash occurred but failed to address them. The government has yet to present its case during the hearing, which is expected to continue until Friday.
RCMP in Strathcona County have announced that a second adult female has accused Amit Mali, 42, of Sherwood Park, of sexual assault. Mali, a former principal at Sherwood Heights Junior High, was initially charged on May 3 with three counts of sexual assault and one count of criminal harassment. The new charge stems from an investigation launched after a report was made on February 2. Mali was arrested and appeared in court on Wednesday. The investigation is ongoing, and RCMP encourage any potential victims or individuals with relevant information to contact them at 780-467-7741.
