Alberta RCMP detachments see spike in homicides in 2015

Alberta RCMP detachments see spike in homicides in 2015

police tapeThe RCMP worked in overdrive throughout 2015 as a result of a spike in homicides that occurred within its 112 RCMP detachment jurisdictions throughout Alberta last year. In 2015, investigators responded to 65 homicides compared to 36 in 2014. This is also much higher than the 10-year (2005-15) average of 40 homicides per year.

Fire destroys Ryley Hotel – village loses historic 100-year-old landmark

Fire destroys Ryley Hotel – village loses historic 100-year-old landmark

Firefighters bravely try to control the blaze at Ryley Hotel Sunday morning, which is already completely out of control in this on-the-spot photo courtesy Robin Kozdrowski
Firefighters bravely try to control the blaze at Ryley Hotel Sunday morning, which is already completely out of control in this on-the-spot photo courtesy Robin Kozdrowski

The Village of Ryley lost an historic landmark Sunday morning when a fire broke out at the Ryley Hotel in the early hours of the morning.

Satellites clinch first place in the BRHL for the first time ever

Satellites clinch first place in the BRHL for the first time ever

Satellites forward Scott Effert, 11, breaks the stick of the Big Valley defender while taking a shot on goal for his Tofield team.
Satellites forward Scott Effert, 11, breaks the stick of the Big Valley defender while taking a shot on goal for his Tofield team.

Tofield Satellites downed defending champions North Stars in Days-land Saturday evening to clinch first place for the first time ever since entering the Senior AA Battle River Hockey League.