Elderly Woman Dies After Northwest Calgary House Fire A tragic house fire in northwest Calgary has claimed the life of a long-time community resident, leaving neighbours shaken and highlighting the critical importance of emergency response and CPR knowledge. The fire broke out on Friday evening around 8:20 p.m. at a single-family home in the 2200 […]
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Tanner Smith-MacNeil will not forget how he was saved by his oldest brother. The 6-year old was playing a game of “hide the coin” in the living room of their New Waterford home with his brother Travis Smith-MacNeil, 8-years old. Believing that his mouth is a good place to hide the coin, Tanner placed the
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A 12-year old girl revived her 2-year old brother. He was found unresponsive in the Washington state family’s septic tank. According to East Pierce Fire and Rescue Chief Bud Becker, the mother of the children was able to move the boy out of the tank but ended up stuck in the process, so the girl
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A man running in the Cape Breton Fiddlers Run half-marathon collapsed 10 feet away from the finish line. He was transported by ambulance. Unforeseen ordeal during a run The runner seem to stumble and fell to the ground. There was one doctor and on-site medical personnel who rushed to the man who was in his
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Motorists Rush to Help After Deadly Banff–Jasper Highway Crash A devastating highway crash in Alberta’s Jasper National Park has left six people dead, including two tourists from the United States, and serves as a powerful reminder of how critical first aid and CPR knowledge can be during emergencies. The collision occurred around 5 p.m. on
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Man Found With Gunshot Wounds After New Year’s Day Shooting in Toronto A man was seriously injured after a shooting early on New Year’s Day in Toronto’s west end, marking the first reported shooting of the year to result in injuries, according to police. Toronto police were called to the area of Vaughan Road and
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Driver Arrested After Woman Seriously Injured in Swansea Hit-and-Run A 36-year-old woman was left with very serious injuries after being struck and dragged by a dump truck in a hit-and-run incident in Toronto’s Swansea neighbourhood early Thursday morning. The collision occurred shortly before 8 a.m. at the intersection of South Kingsway and Bloor Street West,
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Calgary First Aid: Alberta Police Watchdog Probes Death of Man Found Unresponsive in Edmonton Holding Cell The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating the death of a young man who was found unresponsive in a police holding cell in Edmonton, raising important concerns about detainee safety and emergency medical response while in custody.
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Family from Bonavista Bay Honoured for Saving a Man’s Life A family from Bonavista Bay has been recognized for their extraordinary life-saving actions after reviving a man with autism who nearly choked during a meal. The Keats family—Tony, his wife Donna, and their children Cole and Toni—recently received the St. John Ambulance Life-Saving Award for
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Laval Despite CPR Efforts by Police A fatal pedestrian collision in Laval’s Chomedey neighbourhood highlights the serious risks faced by pedestrians at night and the vital role of immediate emergency response. According to Presse Canadienne, a 45-year-old man was struck by a vehicle late Saturday evening while crossing Samson Boulevard
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Fatal Police Shooting Shatters Peace in Montreal’s N.D.G. Neighbourhood A normally quiet Montreal neighbourhood was left shaken after a fatal police shooting unfolded in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (N.D.G.), highlighting the unpredictable nature of violent emergencies and the importance of rapid emergency response. According to reporting by the Montreal Gazette, Montreal police were called to the intersection of
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The community of Fernie gathers to support each other after a local incident. There was a memorial of flowers and cards that were placed around the Fernie Arena after a tragic incident where 3 people lost their lives. Unforeseen tragedy The mourning spread all over the Elk Valley and the municipalities of Elkford and Sparwood
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The family of a man who crashed in the Sumas River wants to meet the Good Samaritan who rescued him. Bryan Volden, 65-years old was with loved ones including his wife Solveig and his 2 daughters who grew up in Abbotsford. Vehicular accident Volden was leaving McDonald Park when his 2002 PT Cruiser steered off
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Based on the reports of RCMP, the circumstances of the crash are puzzling. An elderly couple died after their vehicle was struck by a train in Langley. The 90-year old man was driving the car and his 88-year old wife are residents of the Langley area. According to Langley RCMP Staff Sgt. Dave Brown, the
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The family of an Alberta man is grateful for the rapid actions of an airline crew for helping save the life of their loved one. The 73-year old Wayne Gaalaas collapsed in the Edmonton International Airport terminal after a flight from Phoenix. Luckily, a nearby flight crew noticed the incident and quickly helped. Timely assistance
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Six-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Water-Filled Dugout Near Lethbridge A tragic incident near Lethbridge has underscored the dangers of water-related emergencies and the importance of immediate first aid response. According to a report by Shawn Logan, published on August 2, 2016, desperate efforts were made to revive a six-year-old girl who was found unconscious in
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Lethbridge First Responders Save 19-Year-Old After Fentanyl Overdose A 19-year-old man is alive today thanks to the quick response of Lethbridge police officers and paramedics following a suspected fentanyl overdose late Saturday night. According to the Lethbridge Police Service, officers responded to a report of a suspicious individual in the 500 block of 6th Avenue
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Quebec Man, 49, Dies While Diving Near Shipwreck in Upstate New York A tragic diving incident in upstate New York highlights how quickly medical emergencies can occur during recreational activities. According to New York State Police, a 49-year-old man from Quebec died after becoming ill while scuba diving near a shipwreck in the St. Lawrence
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Child Dies After Being Found Unconscious in Île-Bizard Pool A tragic backyard pool incident in Montreal’s Île-Bizard neighbourhood has claimed the life of a four-year-old girl, highlighting the serious dangers associated with water-related emergencies and the need for constant supervision and immediate life-saving action. According to a report by Global News, emergency services were called
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A 16-year old boy drowned in a well-known swimming hole in Flatrock. According to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, they confirmed the death for the Telegram late Tuesday. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM when the boy was swimming at the popular place when he ran into trouble in the water which was known as Jim
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