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The week on the beat Cranbrook RCMP respond to 192 calls for service between June 8-14 ARNE PETRYSHEN
STEWART WILSON PHOTO
GROWING UP: Special thanks to Carla and Rob, and Nate McKenzie—who is a student in Mr. Wilson’s Grade 3 class at Gordon Terrace Elementary School—for allowing the class to visit the hummingbird nest since May 22 till today, when the young hummingbirds finally left the nest. It was been a rare treat and privilege to be able to view these chicks growing up, as well as getting to know Carla and Rob McKenzie better.
Kimberley RCMP officer receives award RCMP
Each year police officers from around the province are recognized for their contribution to road safety by the Alexa Middelaer Foundation. The Alexa’s Team is a program that recognizes RCMP and Municipal police officers that make an extraordinary contribution in reducing the number of alcohol and drug affected drivers on the roads of our communities. Cst. Gord Skulnec of the Kimberley RCMP detachment was one of the officers who received the recognition by removing 24 impaired drivers from our roads in 2014. Seven years ago four-year-old Alexa Middelaer was killed by an alcohol-impaired driver. “As a family, we have been pleased to recognize our police officers, these unsung heroes who have made a difference each and every day. It has been an honour to be immersed in the Alexa’s Team events, and collaborate and plan with the many partners for public SUBMITTED PHOTO safety in our province,” said Laurel Middelaer, Alexa’s Mother and Road Pictured above: Cpl. Chris Newel, at right, presents Cst. Gord Skulnec with an award from the Alexa Middelaer Foundation. Safety Advocate.
Cranbrook RCMP responded to 192 calls for service from Monday, June 8 to Sunday, June 14. Staff Sgt. Dave Dubnyk provided the details. June 8 2:58 a.m. A loud house party was reported on the 1100 block of 2nd Avenue South. 9:02 a.m. Report of a lost licence plate. 10:05 a.m. Report of threats stemming from a landlord tenant dispute. 10:42 a.m. Report of harassment. 10:57 a.m. A caller reported that a dog had been left in
a hot car at a local department store. 11:21 a.m. An assault, between two brothers, was reported. 12:11 p.m. A vehicle fire was reported in Moyie. 1:12 p.m. Report of an attempted theft of a vehicle from a local business. 3:05 p.m. A hit and run accident was reported. 2:56 p.m. A vicious dog was reported to be chasing bike riders in the Wycliffe area. 5:07 p.m. BC Ambulance requested assistance in dealing with an aggressive patient.
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Search continues for missing man C AROLYN GR ANT Daily Bulletin
The Kimberley RCMP are reaching out to the public to assist in an overdue motorcyclist investigation. Paul Kerr departed his home in Kimberley June 14th around 10:30 a.m. for a motorcycle trip over the Gray Creek Pass on his white and blue 2009 BMW motorcycle with BC license plate S32595. PAUL KERR The trip is estimated to take two to three hours each way, and rescue teams, from Elkbut Paul Kerr has not been ford, Sparwood, Fernie, seen since he left. Creston, Invermere, KimberStaff Sgt. Dave Dubnyk of ley and Cranbrook. There is the Cranbrook RCMP said lots of ground searching Tuesday afternoon that there going on. There are fixed has been no progress in find- wing aircraft and helicopters. ing Mr. Kerr but search teams But unfortunately as of this “have not let their foot off the minute, there is no sign of gas”. Mr. Kerr.” “We have seven search See MOTORCYCLIST , Page 4