The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a 41-year-old man in connection with a violent, random assault that occurred in central Edmonton last week.On Thursday, July 11, 2024, a 60-year-old man was walking to a gas station near 92 St. and Jasper Ave. when he was attacked without provocation by a man seated outside the gas station. The assailant, identified as Storm Saskatchewan, 41, allegedly violently assaulted the victim to the point of unconsciousness before beginning to choke him with a shopping bag.The EPS Downtown Branch BEATS team, proactively patrolling the area, heard shouts for help and responded immediately. Upon arrival, they challenged the suspect, who refused to comply and fled on foot. Following a short chase, officers apprehended Saskatchewan.Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived on the scene, treated the 60-year-old victim, and transported him to the hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. He has since been released from the hospital. The suspect was also taken to the hospital as a precaution for injuries sustained during the arrest, but he has since been medically cleared and released.Saskatchewan, who has a lengthy and sometimes violent criminal history, was remanded and charged with aggravated assault and attempted murder. Intoxication by drugs is believed to have been a factor in the incident. The suspect and the victim did not know each other.Acting Insp. Michael Dreilich of the EPS Investigations Branch praised the officers' swift response.“Thankfully, officers were nearby at the time of this assault — they undoubtedly saved the complainant’s life. Had they not acted so quickly, we may be discussing significantly more tragic circumstances today.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a 41-year-old man in connection with a violent, random assault that occurred in central Edmonton last week.On Thursday, July 11, 2024, a 60-year-old man was walking to a gas station near 92 St. and Jasper Ave. when he was attacked without provocation by a man seated outside the gas station. The assailant, identified as Storm Saskatchewan, 41, allegedly violently assaulted the victim to the point of unconsciousness before beginning to choke him with a shopping bag.The EPS Downtown Branch BEATS team, proactively patrolling the area, heard shouts for help and responded immediately. Upon arrival, they challenged the suspect, who refused to comply and fled on foot. Following a short chase, officers apprehended Saskatchewan.Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived on the scene, treated the 60-year-old victim, and transported him to the hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. He has since been released from the hospital. The suspect was also taken to the hospital as a precaution for injuries sustained during the arrest, but he has since been medically cleared and released.Saskatchewan, who has a lengthy and sometimes violent criminal history, was remanded and charged with aggravated assault and attempted murder. Intoxication by drugs is believed to have been a factor in the incident. The suspect and the victim did not know each other.Acting Insp. Michael Dreilich of the EPS Investigations Branch praised the officers' swift response.“Thankfully, officers were nearby at the time of this assault — they undoubtedly saved the complainant’s life. Had they not acted so quickly, we may be discussing significantly more tragic circumstances today.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
