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A memorial display for Ponoka mother Chantelle Firingstoney rests at the foot of a tree in front of the Ponoka courthouse on Nov. 16, 2021. Firingstoney, 26, was found dead in a residence on Nov. 5. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Ponoka mayor seeking answers in case of local mother’s murder

Mayor Ferguson: ‘She deserves our concern. She deserves our attention.’

 

Toronto Police officers and Toronto City Hall corporate security stand at the entrance to Toronto City Hall's parking garage where a Toronto Police officer was killed in the morning hours of Friday, July 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Man charged with first-degree murder in death of veteran Toronto police officer

Man charged with first-degree murder in death of veteran Toronto police officer

 

Paul Bernardo is shown in this courtroom sketch during Ontario court proceedings via video link in Napanee, Ont., on October 5, 2018. Teen killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo is set for a parole hearing today. The designated dangerous offender, has been eligible for full parole for more than three years. Bernardo’s horrific crimes in the 1980s and early 1990s include for kidnapping, torturing and killing Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy near St. Catharines, Ont. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Greg Banning

Killer rapist Paul Bernardo faces parole hearing today; victim families opposed

Parole rejected in 2018

 

In this artist’s sketch, Nathaniel Veltman makes a video court appearance in London, Ont., Thursday, June 10, 2021 as Justice of the Peace Robert Seneshen (top left) and lawyer Alayna Jay look on. Veltman, accused of deliberately running over and killing four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., had his case adjourned to next week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alexandra Newbould

Father of man accused in anti-Muslim attack in London, Ont., calls it ‘senseless act’

Calls continue to grow for a national summit on anti-Muslim hate

In this artist’s sketch, Nathaniel Veltman makes a video court appearance in London, Ont., Thursday, June 10, 2021 as Justice of the Peace Robert Seneshen (top left) and lawyer Alayna Jay look on. Veltman, accused of deliberately running over and killing four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., had his case adjourned to next week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alexandra Newbould
People pray at a vigil outside the London Muslim Mosque for the victims of the deadly vehicle attack on five members of the Canadian Muslim community in London, Ont., on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Flags fly at half-mast on Ontario government buildings for slain London, Ont., family

The couple’s son was seriously wounded but is expected to recover

People pray at a vigil outside the London Muslim Mosque for the victims of the deadly vehicle attack on five members of the Canadian Muslim community in London, Ont., on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Protesters show their support for Cindy Gladue, a 36-year-old woman who bled to death in an Edmonton hotel room, by participating in a rally along Edmonton’s city streets on on Thursday, April 2, 2015. A lawyer says the sentencing of an Ontario trucker found guilty of killing Gladue is likely to be postponed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Topher Seguin

Ontario trucker convicted of killing Edmonton woman in hotel applies for mistrial

Jury convicted Bradley Barton in February

Protesters show their support for Cindy Gladue, a 36-year-old woman who bled to death in an Edmonton hotel room, by participating in a rally along Edmonton’s city streets on on Thursday, April 2, 2015. A lawyer says the sentencing of an Ontario trucker found guilty of killing Gladue is likely to be postponed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Topher Seguin
In this image from video, witness Derek Smith answers questions as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides Thursday, April 1, 2021, in the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. (Court TV via AP, Pool)

Lieutenant: Kneeling on Floyd’s neck ‘totally unnecessary’

Lieutenant: Kneeling on Floyd’s neck ‘totally unnecessary’

In this image from video, witness Derek Smith answers questions as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides Thursday, April 1, 2021, in the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. (Court TV via AP, Pool)
A MMIWG2ST rally is set for March 27 for Red Deer at Coronation Park. (Photo from Facebook)

Acknowledging missing and murdered Indigenous women

Red Deer event on Saturday

A MMIWG2ST rally is set for March 27 for Red Deer at Coronation Park. (Photo from Facebook)
People leave a school in Leduc, Alta., on March 15, 2021, after a student was attack in a classroom. Jennifer Winkler, 17, was airlifted to hospital but died from what Leduc Mayor Bob Young has said was a stabbing. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Man charged in death of 17-year-old Alberta student to appear in court

Trauma support team helping students and staff

People leave a school in Leduc, Alta., on March 15, 2021, after a student was attack in a classroom. Jennifer Winkler, 17, was airlifted to hospital but died from what Leduc Mayor Bob Young has said was a stabbing. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
The second-degree murder trial for Nicholas Climb Johnson continued in Red Deer provincial court on Thursday. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Accused murderer’s delusion of Satan dismissed by Crown

Defence argues Stettler man not criminally responsible because of a mental disorder

The second-degree murder trial for Nicholas Climb Johnson continued in Red Deer provincial court on Thursday. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Quentin Lee Strawberry Photo from RCMP

Quentin Strawberry is back behind bars

Quentin Strawberry facing 13 new charges following Nov. 8 incident in Red Deer

  • Nov 19, 2020
Quentin Lee Strawberry Photo from RCMP
Alberta RCMP Major Crimes are asking the public’s assistance in locating Adam Pearson. Please do not approach Adam Pearson, but contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701 or your local police. (Contributed)

RCMP search for Alberta murder suspect with ties to Kelowna

Adam Pearson has been charged with the first-degree-murder of Cody Michaloski

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes are asking the public’s assistance in locating Adam Pearson. Please do not approach Adam Pearson, but contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701 or your local police. (Contributed)
Murder charge dropped against woman in connection with March 2019 Red Deer stabbing

Murder charge dropped against woman in connection with March 2019 Red Deer stabbing

Jennifer Lee Caswell pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm

  • Sep 22, 2020
Murder charge dropped against woman in connection with March 2019 Red Deer stabbing
Samantha Sharpe Photo contributed

Updated: Sentencing delayed for woman who fatally stabbed Samantha Sharpe on Sunchild First Nation in 2018

Family of victim Samantha Sharpe upset at yet another delay

Samantha Sharpe Photo contributed
RCMP investigate a fatal shooting at the south Red Deer Walmart in December. The accused shooter is facing six charges, including second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. Advocate staff

Crown prosecutors considering resolution proposal for man accused of fatal Red Deer Walmart shooting

Chase Freed facing second-degree murder and attempted murder charges in December 2019 shooting

RCMP investigate a fatal shooting at the south Red Deer Walmart in December. The accused shooter is facing six charges, including second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. Advocate staff
Murder charge laid in connection with death of Maskwacis man

Murder charge laid in connection with death of Maskwacis man

23-year-old man found dead outside Montana First Nation residence

  • Jul 30, 2020
Murder charge laid in connection with death of Maskwacis man
Preliminary hearing set for two charged in connection with death of Ponoka man

Preliminary hearing set for two charged in connection with death of Ponoka man

Tyler Campbell and Amie Rogers facing second-degree murder charges

Preliminary hearing set for two charged in connection with death of Ponoka man
RCMP locked down the south-end Walmart on the evening of Dec. 20 after a shooting that left a 69-year-old Red Deer man dead. Red Deer Advocate file photo

Alleged getaway driver in Walmart fatal shooting granted bail

Crystal Maurice was released but must stay in drug treatment and sober living facilities

RCMP locked down the south-end Walmart on the evening of Dec. 20 after a shooting that left a 69-year-old Red Deer man dead. Red Deer Advocate file photo
Woman no longer co-accused in 2019 Red Deer murder

Woman no longer co-accused in 2019 Red Deer murder

Preliminary hearing of co-accused in murder began on Friday and resumes next month

Woman no longer co-accused in 2019 Red Deer murder
Fall preliminary hearing set for Sylvan Lake man accused of killing his wife

Fall preliminary hearing set for Sylvan Lake man accused of killing his wife

Satnam Sandhu has been charged with second-degree murder

  • Feb 10, 2020
Fall preliminary hearing set for Sylvan Lake man accused of killing his wife