Vida Smith

• Family of slain Calgary woman in limbo even after remains found

  The family of Vida Smith, whose remains were recovered in Banff earlier this month, want to finally lay her to rest. She was reported missing in July of 2020.

  Canada

  May 24, 2023
  
• Remains found near Banff identified as woman missing since 2020

  Last October police received information about a possible location. Terrain and winter weather conditions made a search 'not possible,' and on May 9, officers revisited the site.

  Crime

  May 15, 2023
  
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• Police release pictures of possible witness in Calgary woman’s homicide

  Calgary police released two images of a woman they are hoping to speak with in relation to the investigation. Police stress this woman is not believed to have any involvement in the case beyond being a witness.

  Crime

  Sep 3, 2020
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• Family of Vida Smith speaks out in hopes of generating new information in homicide case

  On July 31, Calgary police said they believe Vida Smith had been killed however her body has not yet been recovered.

  Crime

  Aug 12, 2020
• Suspect charged in homicide investigation of Vida Smith: Calgary police

  The Calgary Police homicide unit announced on Friday that Kevin Barton has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of Vida Smith.

  Crime

  Jul 31, 2020
• Police looking to speak with man in relation to Calgary woman’s disappearance

  Vida Smith was reported missing on July 24 after failing to show up for a medical appointment.

  Jul 29, 2020
• Police seek woman who went missing after appointment in northeast Calgary

  Police said Vida Smith, 69, was last seen by her family on July 21 in Chestermere, Alta., before leaving to travel to the Sunridge area in northeast Calgary that afternoon. 

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2020