Results for: RCMP Investigation

One person has tragically lost their life in a single-occupant glider crash near Highway 7, south of Calgary, Alberta. Diamond Valley Fire Rescue confirmed that a call was received at approximately 1:30 p.m. Wednesday reporting the incident. Fire crews responded to the scene, but upon arrival, they found that the individual had already succumbed to their injuries. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) dispatched the Diamond Valley detachment to investigate the incident, which was initially reported as an “airplane crash.” Diamond Valley is situated approximately 60 kilometers southwest of Calgary. Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.

On Tuesday, a devastating collision on Highway 2 near Westlock, Alberta, tragically claimed the life of a five-year-old local girl. Three other individuals sustained severe injuries and were transported to the hospital via ambulance or STARS Air Ambulance. The Westlock RCMP has expressed its gratitude to the members of the community who rushed to aid the victims, providing CPR and traffic control until emergency personnel arrived. The investigation into the collision is ongoing, with the RCMP initially reporting that two vehicles collided head-on at approximately 8 p.m. north of Township Road 602. The RCMP expressed its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased child and encouraged the public to contact the Victim Services Unit or Westlock Community Victim Services Unit Association for support.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are investigating a serious motor-vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 628 between Winterburn Road and 231 Street Northwest, on the boundary between the Enoch Cree First Nation and Edmonton. According to a news release issued on Sunday morning, RCMP, fire crews, and EMS were on scene. The road is expected to be closed for some time while the investigation continues. No further details are available at this time.

A 57-year-old Naicam man, Kevin Swanson, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 81-year-old Dennis Swanson. The victim was found deceased at a home on Third Avenue North in Naicam on Thursday after being subjected to an alleged assault. Both men were reportedly related, although the exact nature of their kinship remains undisclosed. Kevin Swanson was apprehended in Melfort and is scheduled to make an appearance in Melfort provincial court on Monday.

Human remains were discovered in a rural area northeast of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on April 28, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Moose Jaw RCMP. Investigators, including a forensic anthropologist and pathologist, have examined the remains and believe they have been at the location for at least a decade. The identity of the individual remains unknown. The investigation will consider historical missing persons cases in the area. The RCMP emphasizes that the death is not currently believed to be suspicious in nature. Police presence may be increased in the area as searches continue. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Seven Calgary halal meat outlets have been forced to close due to an RCMP investigation into unlawful livestock dealing and illegal slaughter operations in Southern Alberta. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued closure orders to five retail outlets, a food wholesaler, and a catering business, citing concerns about the sale of uninspected meat. Authorities are investigating the source of the meat and potential health risks to the public.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred on Highway 1 in Duncan last week. A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle on April 18, and the suspect vehicle has now been identified as a 2011-2013 model Hyundai Elantra, gray in color. The vehicle is believed to have significant damage to the front driver’s side. The RCMP is urging the driver or anyone with information to contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP.

A driver is sought by police following a fatal hit-and-run on Vancouver Island last Thursday. The incident occurred on the Trans-Canada Highway in Duncan, B.C. at approximately 9:50 p.m. The driver struck and killed a woman who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police released new details about the suspect vehicle, which is believed to be a grey Hyundai Elantra from 2011 to 2013 with significant damage to the front driver’s side. Investigators are appealing to the public for information and urging the driver to come forward.