SIRT to review RCMP’s response to wellness check after man dies in Britannia, Sask.
The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team have been notified following an investigation of a man who later died in hospital after a wellness check was conducted.
Crime
Apr 5
Man dies in Halifax-area crash following RCMP traffic stop, investigation launched
The police watchdog in Nova Scotia is investigating a fatal crash that happened after RCMP officers tried to conduct a traffic stop in Hammonds Plains.
Canada
Feb 27
Regina police officer injured in accidental firearm discharge leaves hospital
The Regina police officer who sustained severe and life-altering injuries following an unintentional firearm discharge has been discharged from the hospital.
Crime
May 7
Nova Scotia mass shooting: RCMP officers cleared of wrongdoing in firehall shooting
Ontario's police watchdog says no charges should be laid against two Mounties who mistakenly shot at a bystander while searching for the Nova Scotia shooting suspect.
Canada
Apr 12
RCMP fatally shooting man with gun on highway near Leduc ‘reasonable’: ASIRT
An ASIRT investigation found that RCMP officers' actions were proportionate and reasonable when they fatally shot a man on Highway II near Leduc on May 6, 2020.
Crime
May 16
ASIRT may probe Edmonton, Calgary police response to university protest removals: Smith
The Edmonton encampment was one of several recent protests on academic campuses in Canada and the United States in response to Israel's offensive in Gaza.
Canada
May 13
ASIRT report into fatal Edmonton police shooting shocks victim’s family
The family of Steven Nguyen is disappointed with the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team’s investigation into his death.
Crime
May 15
Niverville Ribbon Skirt Club holds year-end feast
Students, teachers, family, and Knowledge Keeper Patti Sayies met at the school for chilli and bannock, followed by a giveaway ceremony.
Education
May 17
NHL coach Jon Cooper apologizes for sexist ‘goalies in skirts’ comment
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper's 'misogynistic' remarks after the team was eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs faced backlash.
Sports
May 1
Pro-Palestinian sit-ins set up on Saskatchewan university campuses Friday
Events at USask and the University of Regina included Palestinian speakers, shared meals, art and reading groups and prayer.
Canada
May 17
ASIRT completes probe of Edmonton police actions before man ended up in river
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team was asked to investigate the circumstances surrounding the presumed drowning on April 9.
Canada
Apr 23
Auston Matthews sits for Leafs’ must-win Game 6
Auston Matthews was back on the Scotiabank Arena ice Thursday morning.
Sports
May 2
Suspect shot by Mountie in Cochrane area, Alberta’s police watchdog to investigate
An internal review process conducted by the RCMP is also underway.
Crime
Apr 17
Alberta RCMP officer cleared in fatal shooting on First Nation
Alberta's police watchdog says an officer didn't commit a criminal offence following a deadly shooting three years ago.
Crime
Apr 17
Gaza protest encampment remains on Edmonton campus after Calgary sit-in ended by police
A campus protest encampment at the University of Alberta was present Friday after a similar sit-in in Calgary was shut down as police clashed with demonstrators.
Canada
May 10
N.B. RCMP officer allegedly took intimate images of man in custody: police watchdog
The Serious Incident Response Team is investigating whether an on-duty RCMP officer in New Brunswick took intimate images of a man who was in custody.
Canada
Feb 13
Schmidt returns to lineup for Jets in Game 3, fellow defenceman Stanley to sit
Jets defenceman Nate Schmidt will be joining the lineup Friday as Winnipeg meets Colorado for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. The series is tied at 1-1.
Sports
Apr 26
Man running away from Edmonton police falls through river ice: EPS
A man who police say was trying to evade officers Tuesday morning fell into the North Saskatchewan River and disappeared.
Crime
Apr 9
Hamilton’s Prom Project 2024 expected to serve close to a thousand at Sir Winston Churchill High
The HWDSB has brought back the Prom Project for it's tenth year. The pop-up shop provides students with the opportunity to pick out formal wear.
Education
Apr 11
Green Shirt Day still inspiring spikes in Sask. organ donor numbers
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health said that as of the end of March, 29,000 registered organ donors have signed onto the provincial registry since it launched in September 2020.
Canada
Apr 7
