Calgary Shamrock Hotel Fire Investigated After Lock Claim
Fire investigators probe claims a chained and padlocked fire escape contributed to a blaze at the Shamrock Hotel in Calgary. Blair Parsons escaped from an upper floor, saying a firefighter cut the lock to aid his descent. The Ramsay hotel suffered heavy damage with residents rescued and several hospitalized.
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SPCA seeks person who abandoned six newborn kittens
Animal cruelty investigators want the person who left a cooler with six newborn kittens on a Surrey sidewalk. The kittens were dehydrated and lifeless, some with umbilical cords, and would have died if not for a passerby who alerted the SPCA. They are under care at the SPCA Animal Hospital and will go to foster homes when able.
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Bear feeding property fire spurs RCMP probe at Christina Lake
RCMP investigate a suspicious fire at a Christina Lake property where bears were fed dog food. Firefighting aircraft and a helicopter helped contain the blaze that spread to the forest and outbuildings. Owner Allan Piche previously pleaded guilty to feeding bears guarding a marijuana grow operation and was fined.
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Grand Forks
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Euthanized piglets prompt farm distress concerns
Manitoba investigators euthanized about 1300 piglets at a western Manitoba farm after finding severe distress. The province disclosed the incident in a news release but will not identify the farm due to an investigation under the Animal Care Act. Keystone Agricultural Producers cites industry troubles and warns of possible similar cases as producers struggle to feed livestock.
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Manitoba
Doug Chorney
Keystone Agricultural Producers
Chorney
Alberta man identified in southern British Columbia crash
The Canadian Press reports that Clark Bohmer, 35, of Lethbridge Alberta, died in a single vehicle crash on Highway 3 near Sparwood. The fifth wheel trailer left the road, slid about 150 metres into Alexander Creek and overturned. Bohmer was the sole occupant found at the scene as emergency crews recovered the body. RCMP continue to investigate the cause.
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Lethbridge
Alta
RCMP
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Highway 3
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Alexander Creek
Sparwood Fire and Rescue
Elk Valley
Mounties
Teen admits role in Yorkton purse theft and assault
A 15-year-old boy pleaded guilty in Yorkton court to aggravated assault and theft after pushing an 80-year-old woman to the ground and stealing her purse in the Parkland Mall parking lot in central Saskatchewan on July 2. The woman sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized. Sentencing is set for October 16 in Yorkton.
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Yorkton
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Yorkton Court
Winnipeg man charged with first degree murder jailed bail granted
Winnipeg man Ktake Moslenko 27 faces first degree murder charges for allegedly arranging the killing of his ex girlfriend Kaila Tran 26. He allegedly paid a 20 year old associate Treyvonne Willis to kill her. A judge released him on 1000000 surety 10000 bail with strict conditions after a June 20 daytime stabbing in a parking lot. Witnesses described the assault and Moslenko was nearby talking to police as the investigation began.
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Ktake Moslenko
Kaila Tran
Treyvonne Willis
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Tran
Alberta driver in deadly impairment crash back in court
Tyler James Stevens, 30, faces 19 charges after a March 4 head on collision on Highway 2 near Innisfail that killed four workers from the Philippines at an Edmonton hotel and injured one. The case was delayed as defense negotiates a plea. next court date is September 10 in Red Deer.
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Edmonton
RCMP
Highway 2
Friends rally around Senator Joyce Fairbairn amid Alzheimer's illness
Ottawa colleagues and friends of Joyce Fairbairn, 73, urge dignified treatment as she begins sick leave from the Senate. Despite a February incompetence declaration, she chose to stay in Ottawa, where she spent nearly 50 years in public service, while loved ones assist with daily life.
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Lethbridge
Alta
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