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Petition to rename road after Snowbird Jenn Casey launched

Petition to rename road after Snowbird Jenn Casey launched

Tereza Verenca, Castanet Media, Kamloops Someone has started an online petition to rename Airport Road in Kamloops in memory of fallen Snowbird Jennifer Casey.
Kamloops honours Snowbirds by displaying Canadian flag

Kamloops honours Snowbirds by displaying Canadian flag

Tereza Verenca, Castanet Media, Kamloops Canadian flags have started to pop up in windows and in doorways across Kamloops, as a salute to the late Cpt. Jennifer Casey and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.
COVID-19 update: Zero new cases, 11 more recoveries, five in hospital

COVID-19 update: Zero new cases, 11 more recoveries, five in hospital

As of May 18, Saskatchewan has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19, keeping the provincial total at 592. Of the 592 reported cases, 131 are considered active. Eleven more people have recovered, bringing the provincial total to 455.
Cpt. Jennifer Casey somebody that 'just made you smile'

Cpt. Jennifer Casey somebody that 'just made you smile'

The Canadian Press - Castanet Media The lone fatality in Sunday morning's tragic Snowbirds plane crash was Cpt. Jennifer Casey, the Snowbirds' public affairs officer, while Cpt. Richard MacDougall suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
Snowbirds smiling, waving to onlookers before crash

Snowbirds smiling, waving to onlookers before crash

Nicholas Johansen, Castanet Media, Kamloops A Kamloops resident snapped a few photos of the ill-fated Snowbirds plane and its two occupants just moments before it crashed into the Brocklehurst neighbourhood, killing one of those onboard.
Male youth missing from Eagle’s Nest home in Battleford

Male youth missing from Eagle’s Nest home in Battleford

Battlefords RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old male, Josaiha Checkosis of North Battleford. Checkosis was last seen on May 1 as he ran away from the Eagle’s Nest Youth Ranch home on 28 Street in Battleford.
Female youth missing from Eagle’s Nest North Battleford

Female youth missing from Eagle’s Nest North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old female, Kalayah Ruth Ann Jackson of North Battleford. Jackson was last seen on April 29 as she ran away from the Eagle’s Nest Youth Ranch in North Battleford.
Message from the Governor General and on the death of Captain Jennifer Casey

Message from the Governor General and on the death of Captain Jennifer Casey

Following is a message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Julie Payette on the death of Captain Jennifer Casey: We are devastated at the loss of Captain Jennifer Casey, public affairs officer with the Snowbirds air demonstrati
Horrific Kamloops crash not the first Snowbirds crash

Horrific Kamloops crash not the first Snowbirds crash

Nicholas Johansen, Castanet Media, Kamloops Sunday's horrific crash in Kamloops is not the first crash the Snowbirds have been involved in. At about 11:40 a.m.
Snowbird crash victims: Casey deceased, MacDougall injured

Snowbird crash victims: Casey deceased, MacDougall injured

Sarita Patel, Brendan Kergin, Tereza Verenca, Nicholas Johansen & Colin Dacre – Castanet Media, Kamloops The Canadian Armed Forces has confirmed Captain Jennifer Casey was killed in the tragic Snowbirds plane crash in Kamloops Sunday morning, while C
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