Charges Laid in Death of Alberta RVers
April 27, 2012 by Rex Vogel · Leave a Comment
The RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) has charged Travis Vader, 40, with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Lyle and Marie McCann. Vader had been identified for some time by authorities as a suspect in the disappearance, but had yet to be charged. It’s been more than twenty months since Lyle and [...]
Happy Birthday Parks Canada!
June 29, 2011 by Rex Vogel · Leave a Comment
The world may scratch its collective head when it comes to listing facts about Canada, but—at the very least—most know it’s a lot bigger than the spot they call home. The Netherlands can easily fit into Lake Huron—with ample room to splash around. There’s plenty to explore—Canada’s cities are new, dynamic, and evolving—but it’s the [...]
Tornadoes: The What, When & Where
May 4, 2011 by Rex Vogel · 2 Comments
Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. People, recreational vehicles, cars, and even buildings may be hurled aloft by tornado-force winds—or simply blown away. Most injuries and deaths are caused by flying debris. A tornado is a vertical funnel of violently rotating air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. The most violent tornadoes are capable [...]
