A Red Deer man, Aaron Verner Saville, has been charged with abduction after allegedly luring a child with the promise of money to help find a lost cat. The incident, which occurred in the Oriole Park area, saw a concerned citizen intervene and report the suspicious behaviour, leading to Saville’s arrest. Police commended the citizen’s quick thinking and decisive action, highlighting the importance of community vigilance.
A 27-year-old man from Alberta has been charged with aggravated assault, failing to provide the necessaries of life, and criminal negligence causing bodily harm after a young child was hospitalized with serious injuries. The charges stem from an investigation that began in June 2024, after authorities were notified of the child’s condition by Child and Family Services.
An 87-year-old woman died in a two-vehicle collision in Wetaskiwin County on Tuesday afternoon. The collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 13 and Highway 22, involving a Dodge Ram truck and a Ford Ranger. The driver of the Ford Ranger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the Dodge Ram was uninjured.
A day of expected evidence in the Coutts blockade conspiracy trial was replaced by legal discussions behind closed doors. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert face charges of plotting to murder during the 2022 protest, where RCMP discovered weapons and ammunition in trailers. The trial is scheduled to continue on Monday.
A jury will hear evidence in the trial of Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert, accused of conspiracy to commit murder during the 2022 Coutts border protest. The charges stem from a cache of weapons and ammunition found in trailers in the protest encampment. In addition to the murder conspiracy charge, the defendants face charges of mischief and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Crown prosecutors plan to present 23 witnesses, primarily RCMP officers. The trial is expected to continue until mid-July.
The RCMP is investigating a head-on collision on Highway 63 north of Mildred Lake that claimed the life of a man from Fort McMurray. A pickup truck traveling north collided with a semi-tractor trailer traveling south, and the driver of the pickup truck succumbed to his injuries. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the collision. The highway was closed for several hours but has since reopened.
RCMP are searching for the driver of a grey Chevrolet Orlando involved in a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian seriously injured in Parkland County. The incident occurred on Highway 16 near Range Road 35 early Monday morning. The pedestrian was crossing the highway when struck by the van, which then fled the scene without rendering aid. The victim was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. RCMP have identified the suspect vehicle and are appealing to the public for information. Anyone with knowledge of the incident is urged to contact authorities.
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.
Five RCMP officers were found to have acted reasonably when they shot and killed a 27-year-old man on Highway 2 near Leduc, Alberta, in May 2020. The man, who had previously fired at police officers and a civilian in Blackfalds, pointed a gun at an officer after his vehicle was stopped by a spike belt. The officers fired a total of 22 shots, seven of which struck the man. An autopsy determined that the man died from multiple gunshot wounds and had consumed cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol.
On Monday, May 13, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a male driver was pulled over in a McDonald’s drive-thru and charged under the Traffic Safety Act. The driver was observed using a cellphone while operating the vehicle on a public roadway. This violation comes with a hefty fine of $580 and four demerit points.
