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5/19/2013
3 am
Edmonton police believe the driver of an SUV was drunk when his vehicle plowed into a crowded restaurant patio.
It slammed into a family eating dinner Sunday night, killing a small child.
Police say the vehicle pinned the 2-year-old boy to a nearby wall at Ric's Grill in Terwillegar around 7:45pm.
He was rushed to hospital where medical staff did their best to revive him.
But Staff Sergeant Steven Shwok was soon confirming the worst.
“I can confirm that for you - - that we have a child that passed away as a result of this collision,” remarked Shwok.
The father of the little boy and his 1-year-old brother were treated for minor injuries, while the mother was not physically harmed.
Charges are now pending against the 62-year-old man driving the SUV, with alcohol believed to have been a factor in the case.
And the EPS's Scott Pattison says they have plenty of witnesses with “an entire patio of patrons there.” (td)
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5/19/2013
9:13 pm
A 33 year old man is dead after a dirt bike crash at a northern Alberta campsite this weekend.
Around 9:30 Sunday morning Lac La Biche RCMP were called to the scene north of Plamondon.
Police say the man was deceased upon arrival and the collision happened while he was riding a dirt bike in the early morning hours.
Speed and alcohol are possible contributing factors.
The investigation continues, and at this time the man's name is not being released due to notification of family.
Police are reminding all off road vehicle users to be cautious and safe while out and about not just this weekend but all summer. (bu)
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5/19/2013
9:51 pm
This time of year can be a very popular time for home improvement projects.
But before you start building a shed or a deck in your backyard, you need to make sure you acquire the proper permits.
Paul Kozak is senior planner with the city's planning branch.
He tells Edmonton This Week, which airs Saturday’s on 630CHED, what some of the specifications are when it comes to building something like a fence.
“You need to start with a site plan that shows the location of the buildings on the property and where you’re proposing to build this fence. The site plan should also show where your property lines are because the fence needs to be constructed entirely within private property.”
Kozak says when it comes to a deck, you would also need a site plan showing the location of the deck, and also you would need to bring in some drawings showing how the deck will be constructed.
He says permits allow the city to manage what get's developed, and where, and so that everything that gets developed is safe.
You can contract the planning branch by phoning Edmonton’s 311 service. (bu)
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5/19/2013
1:45 PM
Edmonton Police say a 19-year-old man is facing numerous charges after an alleged stabbing spree at a downtown mall, Saturday.According to police, they received a weapons complaint at the Kingsway Garden Mall Transit Centre, just after 6PM. Scott Pattison with EPS tells 630 CHED, "one male was stabbed in the arm and then the 50 year old female victim and was just coming off of the bus and thankfully instructed the bus driver to phone police. After which time she was attacked by the suspect riding by on his bicycle
The 50-year-old woman sufferd a life-threatening stab wound to the back. She was rushed to hospital where she is now recovering.
Police say three other men at a nearby fast-food restaurant were also attacked. They believe the suspect slashed at them during failed personal robberies in the parking lot. One of the men received a non-life threatening stab wound to the back.Brandon Meeches, 19, faces multiple aggravated assault and weapons charges. (scb)
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5/19/2013
3:08pm
Mainly good news so far this long weekend for Alberta firefighters; even with the recent dry conditions, there are only two wildfires considered out-of-control.
Wildfire Information Officer Anastasia Drummond says the latest fire was detected near Whitecourt Saturday afternoon, and is about 47 hectares in size.
She says by the end of the day Sunday, there will be around 70 firefighters battling the blaze, along with heavy equipment and air support.
Right now, the fire is burning about 13 km southwest of Whitecourt. Drummond says the Province is working with the county to make sure no small towns or hamlets are threatened.
The other out-of-control Wildfire is in the High Level area, and isn't a danger to any communities there. (ms)
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5/19/2013
10: 09 pm
If you can't make it to the lake this weekend, you can still beat the heat by taking a dip at the Mill Creek Outdoor Pool.
The pool opened Saturday, and will be opened daily from 11am to 9pm, with the exception of Holiday Monday, when the pool closes at 7pm.
If you are going for a swim, you might want to pack a lunch as the concession won't be open this weekend.
A couple of other pools in the city remain closed.
The Queen Elizabeth outdoor pool will open next Saturday, and Fred Broadstock and Oliver are slated to open June 1st. (bu)
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5/19/2013
1:05 p.m.
Wood Buffalo RCMP are seeking the public’s help in the case of a missing 37 year old Lac La Biche woman.
Tina Howse was working in the area and was last seen in late Friday night.
Investigators are concerned for her safety. A thorough investigation has failed to turn up any information though RCMP say she could be in the downtown area of Fort McMurray.
Photo courtesy of Wood Buffalo RCMP
Howse was last seen wearing a bright blue sweater and faded jeans. She stands 5 foot 3 inches and weighs about 180 pounds.
You are urged to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers with any information. (tk)
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5/19/2013
12:30 am
Elderly Edmontonians are being warned to protect their jewellery if they plan on wearing it downtown.
This after police say a group of suspects recently swarmed two senior citizens.
In the first incident, a 97-year-old man told police a white male and female began asking about his thousand dollar ring, then quickly took it off his finger and replaced it with a gold-coloured metal ring of no value.
The senior says he was sitting outside of his long-term care facility near 110th Avenue and 76th Street at the time on Thursday afternoon, with the suspects fleeing in a vehicle being driven by a third male suspect.
Then on Friday, a 77-year-old woman told police that she was approached by two females as she was walking eastbound down 103rd A Avenue, near 96th Street.
She says they distracted her by talking about jewellery and placing necklaces and rings on her, before running back to a waiting car and fleeing eastbound down 103rd A Avenue with two males inside the vehicle.
The elderly woman says it wasn't until she got home that she suddenly realized a necklace and bracelet she had been wearing valued at $5,000 were missing.
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5/18/2013
7:23 pm
RCMP in Slave Lake responded to a single vehicle rollover in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police say the collision took place 34 kilometres north of Slave Lake on highway 88.
A 31 year old male was pronounced dead at the scene and a 27 year old male was transported to hospital.
Police are continuing with the investigation, speed and alcohol are not being ruled out as factors in the collision.
Police wish to remind the public to drive with extra care this holiday long weekend, and not to drink and drive. (bg)
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5/18/2013
6:05
At around 9 am Saturday morning Ponoka RCMP was called to a collision on the QE-II just 12 kilometres north of Ponoka.
A southbound Chevy Cobalt with 3 passengers left the roadway and rolled in the ditch several times.
One 25 year old female passenger was ejected from the vehicle and was later pronounced deceased.
The 26 year old female driver was sent to hospital and a 29 year old male passenger was uninjured in the collision.
Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the collision.
RCMP are reminding all motorist and passengers the importance of wearing a properly adjusted seatbelt.
Police are still investigating the incident. (bg)
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