Valleyview RCMP have cancelled the Amber Alert for seven-year-old Aspen Wilson. RCMP say she has been located safe, and the suspect has been arrested and is in custody. No further details have been provided.
Original post — Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Valleyview RCMP have issued an Amber Alert for seven-year-old Aspen Wilson. RCMP say she was taken from Valleyview by her stepfather, Alexander Stone, 28.
The alert, issued Monday, Oct. 5 at 10:15 a.m., is in effect across Alberta. RCMP say Stone may be driving toward Slave Lake or Red Deer in a grey 2004 Chevrolet Venture van with Alberta licence plate CWY 3459.
Aspen is described as:
— 4 feet tall — Curly, shoulder-length blond hair and blue eyes
Stone is described as:
— 6 feet 5 inches tall and 185 pounds — Brown hair and hazel eyes
RCMP ask anyone who sees the vehicle, Aspen or Stone not to approach and to call 911 or the RCMP at 310-RCMP (310-7267).
Correction: An earlier version of this post, based on information from RCMP, said Alexander Stone has brown eyes. RCMP have since corrected his description. He has hazel eyes.
Pincher Creek, Cowley, Piikani Nation and MD of Pincher Creek — Fire Ban
Under the ban:
No new debris or fire pit permits will be issued.
Existing debris permits are cancelled.
Existing and new recreational fire pit and burn barrel permits are suspended until conditions improve.
Fireworks are prohibited.
All open fire is prohibited.
Propane barbecues and fire pits are still permitted.
People are asked to use caution with off-highway vehicles.
The ban will remain in effect until conditions improve. For more information, call 403-627-5333.
Crowsnest Pass — Fire Restriction
The restriction took effect July 29, and will remain in place until conditions improve or further escalation is needed.
Not allowed:
Outdoor wood fires on public land, including backcountry and random camping areas
Any burning on private land, other than a campfire
Fireworks and exploding targets
Still allowed:
Backyard fire pits
Propane fire pits and gas-powered appliances
Charcoal and wood-burning devices with an on/off switch
Indoor wood fires
Open-flame oil devices
For more information, contact the municipal office at 403-562-8833.
Waterton — Fire Restriction
Campfires are permitted only in designated Parks Canada metal fire rings or boxes and cook stoves within cooking shelters.
Building a rock ring in place of these designated pits is not permitted, and random fires are never allowed.
To safely enjoy a campfire in the park:
Keep campfires small and only in designated fire rings or boxes.
Never leave a campfire unattended.
Completely extinguish campfires with water — soak it, stir it, and soak it again until it’s cool to the touch before leaving it.
Naturally occurring wildfires, such as those from lightning strikes, can’t be prevented, but human-caused fires can. Parks Canada asks the public to help keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires.
Report wildfires, illegal campfires or suspicious smoke to Parks Canada Dispatch at 1-888-927-3367.
The emergency department at Fort Macleod Health Centre will be without physician coverage from 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, to 7 a.m. Friday, July 24, because of an unexpected shortage of clinical staff.
Nursing staff will remain on-site during that time, providing triage, assessment and referral to emergency departments in neighbouring communities as needed.
Lethbridge police received several 911 calls about 7:30 p.m. July 13 reporting a man walking west on the bridge, a railway trestle that is not open to pedestrians.
One of three responding officers went onto the bridge and approached the man near the middle. ASIRT says the officer spoke with the man and directed him to leave, but he remained, and the two continued to speak. About 8 p.m., following an interaction between them, the man went over the side of the bridge. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene.
ASIRT says its investigation will examine the officer’s actions and the circumstances surrounding the death, including what happened immediately before the man went over the side.
The Police Review Commission directed ASIRT to investigate the case as a Level 1 matter. Under the Police Act, that category covers cases involving serious injury or death, or serious or sensitive concerns about an officer’s actions.
ASIRT is part of the Police Review Commission, an independent civilian-led agency that investigates potential criminal offences involving police across Alberta, including cases where an officer’s actions may have resulted in serious injury or death.
The investigation is ongoing and ASIRT says no further information is available.
If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 by call or text.
Melkon, also known as Johnny, was last seen March 28, 2007, leaving his home on 56th Street in Innisfail. He was 27 at the time. His family reported him missing April 3 that year, after they lost contact with him and he stopped showing up for work.
Originally from Montreal, Melkon had moved to Alberta for work in May 2005. He worked for a pipeline company in Blackfalds and built fences seasonally in the Sylvan Lake area, and was known to spend time in Red Deer, Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake, Penhold and Innisfail.
He is described as five foot nine and 161 pounds, with a slender build, brown eyes and a medium complexion. He had black hair and was sometimes bald or shaven-headed. He would now be 46.
Anyone with information is asked to call Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at P3Tips.com, or through the P3 Tips app.
