I N S I D E : First annual Kids’ Triathlon. Page 6
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Hiring process bad, RCMP told Ashcroft Council was assured that the RCMP Detachment is once again open Monday through Friday during office hours. Chief Superintendent Mike Sekela attended Ashcroft Council on July 22 to explain why the Detachment only had counter service three days per week, and why the second office staff position has been vacant for 16 months. Sekela described the lengthy process of hiring Public Service staff. He said part of the problem was that all four national candidates who had made it to the interview stage pulled their applications, meaning that the process has to start all over again. The other part of the problem was that the process was left hanging for several months when someone went on maternity leave. He said they’ve hired a temporary worker to provide counter service until Dec. 31 while they post the job again and select more applicants.
Lytton man killed A Lytton man is dead after being hit by a CN train on Saturday morning. RCMP say the 33-year-old was walking along the railway system near Lytton with a group of friends when he was struck. Lytton RCMP responded to a call shortly before 9 a.m. and attended the scene of the accident. First responders also attended, but the man could not be saved. Police say they are investigating the circumstances that led to the accident, which shut down the rail line for six hours. “The individual’s friends that were with him are providing information as to what occurred, along with what was observed by the train operators,” said RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk. The man’s identity has not been released.
Wellness is... Ashcroft’s first annual Wellness Festival was smokin’ hot. There was shade for sitting and water for the many activities offered over the weekend. The Kids’ Triathlon and Elvis impersonator Steve Elliott were two of the Festival’s highlights. More pictures on page 7.
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