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CBC
6 hours ago
- Politics
- CBC
Alberta names provincial police force, appoints former Calgary officer as first chief
Alberta's government has named its own provincial police force and announced its first chief. Premier Danielle Smith says former deputy Calgary police chief Sat Parhar has been tapped to lead the new force, which the province will call the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service. Parhar retired in 2019 after more than two decades with the Calgary Police Service in a variety of roles. Smith says the new service isn't meant to replace the RCMP entirely, though municipalities will have the option to contract the new service for its local policing needs instead of the Mounties. As the force's first chief, Parhar will lead more than 600 existing provincial sheriffs, and he says his first order of business will be to hire an executive team and develop recruitment standards. Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis says the new police force will be more capable to meet the needs of rural communities, citing slow response times and staffing issues for the RCMP in Alberta's smaller municipalities.
Calgary Herald
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Calgary Herald
'Safety remains a top priority': Calgary safety agencies prepare for Stampede
Ahead of Sneek-a-Peek on Thursday and the first official day of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth on Friday, Calgary Stampede and its safety partners shared how they plan to keep their anticipated 1.3 million visitors safe for the 10 days of festivities. Article content Director of public safety and environment for the Calgary Stampede, Kerri Blizard, said that they are excited to welcome everyone to the grounds for 2025, adding that safety remains a top priority for everyone. Article content Article content Article content 'We have several measures in place to ensure our guests celebrate safely when they step into Stampede Park,' Blizard said. 'These measures will be familiar to those who've stepped onto Stampede Park before, including walk-through metal detectors, wands, bag searches at the entrance and cameras located throughout Stampede Park.' Article content Article content 'If you wouldn't bring it on a plane, please don't bring it to Stampede Park,' she said. Article content Calgary Emergency Management Safety Chief Sue Henry said their group has been working very closely with Calgary Stampede organizers, Calgary Police Service, and other external agencies to make sure the event goes off without a hitch, pun intended. Article content 'We have done extensive planning to make sure that it is as safe as possible for everyone to enjoy,' Henry said. 'That said, we do have plans and contingencies in place to make sure that we can respond to any changing conditions as they occur.' Article content Article content Article content With a heat warning in effect from Environment and Climate Change Canada Wednesday, all attendees are asked to take extra care whether they are attending the parade or roaming the grounds. Article content At the first sight of anyone experiencing distress, Henry said to immediately dial 911. Article content 'That said, we don't want you to call 911 by accident,' Henry said. 'Accidental calls can take a lot of time away from actual emergencies. If you are going on a ride, consider leaving your phone with a trusted friend, turning it off for the duration of the ride, or turn off the Crash Detection feature so you don't accidentally call 911.'
Calgary Herald
a day ago
- Calgary Herald
Calgary man charged after 17 guns stolen from local business
A Calgary man is charged with 28 offences in relation to the theft of 17 guns worth more than $26,000 from the Calgary Shooting Centre over the weekend. Article content On June 28, a man broke into the shooting centre, located at 7130 Fisher Rd. S.E., and stole the firearms from a display case. He fled the scene in a stolen 2015 black Toyota 4 Runner. Police later recovered and seized the vehicle, according to a Tuesday Calgary Police Service news release. Article content Article content Article content An investigation led to the execution of two search warrants — one at a residence located in the 400 block of Rundleson Place N.E., and another at the Airport Traveller's Inn located at 1808 19 St. N.E. Article content Article content To date, officers have recovered six of the stolen firearms, and on Monday, police arrested one man in relation to the theft. Article content Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet.
Global News
2 days ago
- Global News
Speed believed to be a factor in 2 fatal weekend crashes in Calgary
The Calgary Police Service says excessive speed is believed to be a factor in two Stoney Trail crashes over the weekend, killing two people and seriously injuring another. A 16-year-old boy died Friday night around 9:55 p.m. on Stoney Trail near 69 Street Southwest when the car he was driving struck a support post for an overhead sign before catching fire. The driver, the sole occupant, was declared dead at the scene. A second crash around 6:15 p.m. on Sunday killed a 25-year-old man and seriously injured a 25-year-old woman in another vehicle. CPS says it's believed the man was driving south on Stoney in a Toyota 4 Runner when he crossed the grassy median, entering the northbound lanes. The 4 Runner rolled before being struck by a Dodge Caliber driven by the woman heading north. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The driver of the 4 Runner was thrown from the vehicle and hit a sign, causing fatal injuries. The woman was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. Story continues below advertisement CPS says neither drugs nor alcohol are believed to have played a role in either crash but is investigating speed as a possible factor. Anyone with information about either collision is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
1 dead in Friday night crash on Stoney Trail
Police vehicles at Calgary Police Service headquarters in Calgary on Thursday, April 9, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh) An investigation is underway following a collision Friday night that left one person dead on Stoney Trail. Around 9:55 p.m., police say they responded to reports of a single vehicle collision on Stoney Trail at 69 Street S.W. One person was declared dead on scene and the vehicle was on fire. Stoney Trail was closed in the area for a number of hours as the traffic unit investigated, but in an update posted at 5:49 a.m., they said Stoney is now open for regular traffic.
