Michael Wright
Calgary Herald
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Family reunited with missing ashes of unborn child thanks to neighbour
Wes Coxe’s family is together again. Coxe and his wife Holly Keenan were devastated this week when the ashes of their unborn daughter were stolen from Coxe’s truck overnight Sunday. → Read More
Complaint leads to city confiscating toys from park
Children in a southwest Calgary community have been at a loss this week after a collection of toys at a local park was the subject of a complaint and removed by the city. → Read More
Stockpile of gifts in city’s archives range from weird to wonderful
In a box in a backroom at City Hall, wrapped in tissue paper, there is a small wooden outhouse. The sign on the edge of its roof reads “Klein’s Restaurant.” Another, just below, says “Bum’s and Creep’s House.” The door opens to reveal two toilet seats, side by side. → Read More
Complaint leads to city confiscating toys from park
Children in a southwest Calgary community have been at a loss this week after a collection of toys at a local park was the subject of a complaint and removed by the city. → Read More
Magliocca offers to repay $350 for expensed espresso machine
Calgary city councillor Joe Magliocca will repay the $350 of taxpayer money he spent on an espresso machine for his office. → Read More
Woman airlifted to hospital after falling from pickup truck
A woman has been airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after falling from a moving vehicle Tuesday morning. → Read More
Calgary family devastated after unborn daughter's ashes stolen from truck
Wes Coxe has two small footprints tattooed on the inside of his forearm. They are the only reminder of his unborn daughter after her ashes were stolen from his truck. Coxe and his wife Holly Keenan were advised by doctors to end their second pregnancy in December last year after it was learned the baby had major developmental issues, putting Keenan’s health at risk. After the abortion they kept the… → Read More
Police searching for suspect after bank held up on Macleod Trail
Police are searching for a dishevelled man after a bank was held up in south Calgary Monday. Sgt. Daniela Seravalli said the suspect, who appeared to be aged in his sixties, entered the branch in the 7300 block of Macleod Trail about 2:45 p.m., presented a note to a bank teller indicating he had a gun and demanded cash. He left on foot with an undisclosed amount. The man had a “dishevelled” appearance,… → Read More
Delayed hearing over accidental death ‘horrific’ for victim’s family
The night before Evan Horkoff died he phoned his parents in Oakville, Ont. The last thing he told them was how much he enjoyed working as a power line technician in Crowsnest Pass and that there was nowhere else he would rather be. The next day, Sept. 10, 2011, the 25-year-old was killed when the transmission pole he was harnessed to toppled down a hillside, crushing him. → Read More
Ban councillors from expensing alcohol: Colley-Urquhart
A Calgary city councillor is calling for a ban on elected officials being able to buy alcohol with taxpayer money following revelations some of her colleagues did so, along with expensing hundreds of dollars at city restaurants. Coun. Diane Colley-Urquhart wants a policy to end the practice, and plans on filing a notice of motion when councillors next meet in September. → Read More
Despite ‘significant risk’ to reoffend, killer set for early release
A Calgary man who stabbed his friend to death will this week be released from jail early, despite concerns from the Parole Board of Canada he poses a significant risk of committing more violent crimes. A friend of his victim called the decision “absolutely ridiculous.” → Read More
Nazi-like graffiti spray painted on SE Calgary homes
When Mike Dawson walked out the front door of his Midnapore home Saturday morning the first thing he saw was a swastika on his porch. The Nazi symbol, in heavy, black spray paint, was scrawled across the cover of his hot tub. → Read More
U of L students' union slams its appearance in raunchy frosh video
An Alberta university students’ union is upset video footage from one of their student orientation events has appeared on a risqué promotional video for a frosh party in Ottawa. Aficionado Studios posted a video online this week to promote its Ottawa Frosh 2014: an eight-day-long series of party events meant for post-secondary students from faculties across the city. It contains a medley of party… → Read More
City washes away community’s bid to slow speeding drivers on quiet street
Residents on a suburban street in southwest Calgary have lost their latest battle with the city over a traffic problem they say is endangering local children. 14A Street S.W. is a quiet, narrow street. Resident Craig Badke says it has long been plagued by excess traffic, though, largely from commuters trying to avoid the busy 14th Street-17th Avenue intersection nearby. → Read More
Man in serious condition after stabbing in Marlborough
A man is in hospital after a suspected stabbing in northeast Calgary Monday morning. → Read More
“Free-spirited” teenager dies in conveyor belt incident near Drumheller
Chris Lawrence was a free-spirited young man. Free-spirited enough to quit school at 15 and get a job. Two days before he turned 16, his work cost him his life. → Read More
Man dead after conveyor belt incident near Drumheller
An investigation is underway after a man was killed at a work site east of Calgary on Saturday. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) said a teenage male died while working for Arjon Construction at a gravel-crushing operation at Wintering Hills, between Drumheller and Bassano. OHS spokeswoman Janice Schroeder said the man was killed after an issue with a conveyor belt at the site. No other details… → Read More
Pedestrian in life-threatening condition after being hit by car in NE Calgary
A man suffered critical injuries after being hit by a car in northeast Calgary. Emergency services were called to the 100 block of Saddlecrest Green N.E. about 11:40 p.m. Saturday after a car struck a man on the road. Calgary police Det. Travis Ibach said the victim was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition. The traffic unit was investigating the incident, he said, and speaking to the… → Read More
Man in serious condition after SE Calgary shooting
A man is in hospital in a serious condition after a shooting in southeast Calgary early Sunday. Police were called to the 1200 block of 43rd Street S.E. about 12:20 a.m. Sunday after reports of gunshots in the area. They found a man in his early 20s at the scene suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition. His status was later upgraded to serious but… → Read More
Drowning victim did jail time for fatally punching stranger
Chris Guthrie, who drowned at Seebe Dam on Sunday, could be a difficult guy. His mother, Lisa Guthrie, said as much of her eldest child, but also that “he would do anything for anyone. He would support you no matter what he was going through.” Guthrie, 26, was one of a group of people cliff-jumping at a popular daredevil spot on the Bow River, about 70 kilometres west of Calgary, on the weekend. → Read More