Historical Events tagged with "Alberta"
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James Roszko Attacks RCMP During Drug Bust
In Rochfort Bridge, Alberta, James Roszko fatally shot four Royal Canadian Mounted Police constables during a drug bust at his rural property. The officers were conducting an operation related to the illegal drug trade, and Roszko, who was armed, opened fire on them before taking his own life. This incident marked the deadliest peace-time attack on the RCMP since the North-West Rebellion in 1885.
Continue ReadingCollision of VIA Rail and CN Freight Train
A VIA Rail passenger train collided with a Canadian National freight train near Hinton, Alberta, resulting in the deaths of twenty-three individuals. The collision occurred in a rural area when the passenger train struck the freight train at a railway crossing. Investigations pointed towards poor visibility and a failure to stop by the passenger train as contributing factors. The impact caused a significant number of injuries and fatalities among passengers and crew, leading to a national outcry for improved railway safety measures.
Continue ReadingLandslide in Frank Claims 70 Lives
A massive landslide in Frank, Alberta, resulted in the loss of 70 lives when approximately 110,000 cubic meters of debris slid down Turtle Mountain. The village, located in the Canadian Rockies, faced devastation as homes and infrastructure were buried under the rubble. The catastrophe occurred without warning, causing extensive damage to the small community. Rescue operations were challenged by the unstable conditions, complicating efforts to reach trapped individuals in the debris.
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