Birchcliff Energy fined $312,500 after worker's death
Birchcliff Energy Ltd. has been fined $312,500 after admitting it failed to ensure the safety of a worker who died on an oil and gas site. David Olesiuk, 43, fell into a reservoir near Baytree in Saddle Hills County while gathering water samples on October 10, 2023. The fines will provide $200,000 to Energy Safety Canada for water-surface safety training and $112,000 to Saddle Hills Protective Services for rescue training.
16-year-old boy charged in Hairsine death of 16-year-old girl
Edmonton police have charged a 16-year-old boy in connection with the homicide of a 16-year-old girl in Hairsine. The girl died of a gunshot wound, and her death was deemed a homicide. Neither the accused nor the victim can be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Police investigate fatal motorcycle collision in Edmonton
Edmonton police are investigating a fatal collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle near 34 Street and 64 Avenue. Police said a motorcycle struck the rear of a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover while both were travelling southbound on 34 Street. The 21-year-old male motorcyclist died at the scene, while the Range Rover's 44-year-old female driver and two passengers reported no injuries. Police say speed is believed to have been a factor.
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