Death

Fort McMurray MP Laila Goodridge Criticizes Trudeau’s Drug Policies Amid Rising Overdose Deaths OTTAWA — Fort McMurray Cold Lake MP Laila Goodridge has intensified her criticism of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s drug policies, citing a more than 200 per cent increase in drug-related deaths during his tenure. Speaking during question period in the House of […]

Man Charged in Death of Restaurant Worker Could Face Life Sentence if Convicted FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — A 28-year-old Calgary man accused of criminal negligence causing death after restaurant worker Emily Verge was killed earlier this month could face up to life in prison if convicted. On November 9, 2024, Roger Sierra was charged after […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The tragic death of Emily Verge, a Fort McMurray woman killed while working at a downtown restaurant on Saturday, is drawing attention from across Canada. From Newfoundland to Victoria, Canadians are sharing condolences as Emily’s friends, family, and the community grieve. On Saturday, a Ford F-350 crashed into the downtown restaurant, […]

Calgary Man Charged After Fatal Collision at Downtown Fort McMurray Restaurant FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— A tragic accident at a downtown Boston Pizza restaurant has left a young woman dead and a Calgary man facing serious charges. Wood Buffalo RCMP and Regional Emergency Services were called to the scene at 11:36 a.m. on Saturday after a […]

Alberta RCMP is issuing a warning about tainted narcotics hitting the streets across the province. In February, Grand Prairie RCMP seized a large quantity of drugs linked to at least one overdose death. Health Canada later determined the drugs tested positive for fluorofentanylnynal mixed with bromazepam, a potent tranquilizer.  The drug combination renders them resistant […]

Guy Boutilier, an accomplished politician, businessman, educator, husband, and father, has died from cancer at age 65. Boutilier’s lasting legacy is etched on the very fabric of the community, as family, friends, and loved ones mourn his passing. Boutilier entered politics in 1986, becoming an Alderman of what was then called the city of Fort […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is investigating a suspicious death, as well as a vehicle fire, that they believe may be connected. RCMP responded to a call of a suspicious death at 10:10 a.m. on Dec. 12, 2023. This incident sent police to Parsons Access Road, near the Highway 63 turn-off, and forced the closure of the […]

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit continues its investigation following the Dec. 5, 2023 incident in Fort McKay. A man was found by RCMP with life-threatening injuries and died a short time later. RCMP has identified the victim as 60-year-old Russell John Shott, who is a resident of Fort McKay. An arrest warrant has officially been […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a suspicious death at a residence in Timberlea. RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspicious death around 7:45 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2023. A man was located by RCMP in his basement suite with suspicious injuries. An autopsy was performed at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP and the Alberta Major Crimes Unit are investigating a suspicious death along Gregoire Lake. RCMP alongside Fort McMurray Fire and EMS responded on Sept.14 at 9:30 p.m. to a call for assistance. A deceased male was found along the lake upon arrival. The male was taken to the Chief Medical Examiner’s office […]