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Volume 113, Issue 7
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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Lougheed Fair
Rings in 100 years for Ag Society
LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO
The Lougheed Fair celebrated past and present, holding a modified celebration due to the current pandemic, with an agricultural themed parade celebrating 100 years with the Lougheed Ag. Society and a Show ‘n Shine with vehicles from every era featured. See more photos from the Lougheed Fair on Page 10.
RCMP experiencing high call volume during summer Leslie Cholowsky Editor with files from Cpl. Trent Cleveland Acting C/O Killam Detachment Members of the Killam RCMP responded to 135 occurrences between July 15 and July 31. Police responded to a report of a 53-yr-old male from Flagstaff County Assaulted a 40-yr-old male from Flagstaff County. A member attended and resolved the conflict between the two males without having to lay charges. (The victim did not want to pursue charges.) Related to the assault, a complaint of a person being unlawfully in a dwelling - a 53-yr-old male from Flagstaff County entered his landlord's residence without permission. The 53-yr-old was evicted from the property and police determined that the matter is a landlord-tenant issue. Members attended to keep the peace; the victim did not want to pursue charges. Rodney Lloyd, 53, from Flagstaff County, was arrested and charged for breaking into a residence in Galahad. Upon arresting Lloyd, he was found to be in
possession of a controlled substance and charged under the criminal code. First appearance in court is scheduled for Sept. 1 in Camrose. Members attended a complaint in Galahad about a 63-yr-old male shooting unwanted animals on his property with a pellet gun. Members attended and warned the male that if he is doing so, he will be charged under the criminal code for causing animals unnecessary suffering. Members seized the pellet gun from the male on a separate file. Killam RCMP responded to a call of a male in Galahad pointing a firearm at a youth for dirt biking. Members attended and located the 63-yr-old male from Galahad. The firearm was a pellet gun and was seized. The male was charged with pointing a firearm (Sec. 87(2) CC). The individual will appear in court Sept. 1 in Camrose. Members were responding to an abandoned motor vehicle and located Broden Dunning, 29, from Edmonton, who had a number of warrants for his arrest. Members arrested Dunning, executing the warrants and charging Dunning with Failing to Comply with his
release order. A bail hearing was held and Dunning was remanded into custody. Dunning has already attended court and pled guilty. Killam RCMP received complaint that a 78-yr-old male from Daysland was not quarantining despite an immediate family member being positive w/COVID. Members issued a formal warning, and advised he will be ticketed if he continues to break quarantine. Members educated the male on the seriousness and requirements of following Canada and Alberta Health Recommendations. Killam RCMP assisted Camrose RCMP with locating and arresting a 35-yr-old male from Saskatchewan for theft of a motor vehicle. Killam members assisted Tofield with locating and arresting a 35-yr-old male from Saskatchewan for mischief under $5,000. Members received a call in Amisk about an unknown male that threatened the complainant. The complainant did not want charges and reported for information purposes. The male was not identified. See RCMP P14
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Adopted pets the real winners during pandemic Emily Tanton Staff Reporter
It is no doubt that isolation during the pandemic has given many households free time they have never had before, as well as boredom some have never felt before. To keep things even more interesting during these unique circumstances, many Flagstaff residents have decided that adopting a new pet was the best way to fill their time. Amanda McClughan, the Development Director at the Saving Grace Animal Society (SGAS) in Alix, noted that their shelter has also received an extremely high demand for adoptions during the COVID-19 shutdown. A number of Flagstaff families have adopted from the shelter but the SGAS also sees adopters from major city centres and even as far as British Columbia. McClughan can also attest that the family demographic of adopters has been on the rise since the pandemic began, and while most are interested in dogs, the SGAS also has a small cat program. “I think with kids being out of school and away from activities families are finding they have more time to commit to a dog at home right now.” Though there has been a high influx of adoption requests, McClughan says the shelter has never compromised on their extensive application process. “The applications help us understand an adopter’s level of commitment to this adopted animal, shows us that they understand the costs associated with caring for an animal and also that they are knowledgeable on the training aspect of owning a dog. “We only accept applications in person as we feel people can write anything down on paper, but having the opportunity to meet with them and go through their application gives us a better idea of what kind of dog, or cat, would fit their family. McClughan knows this process can be lengthy and drawn out, but she appreciates the kindness everyone has shown the Saving Grace Animal Society as they have every animal’s best interest in mind. “We know it has been a stressful time for people with this pandemic and we
are happy that people are reaching out to bring these animals home. “We personally get hundreds of messages each time we post an adoptable animal, and some people are frustrated but we just want people to know that our animals best interest is always at heart. We can’t speed up the process or make exceptions for people because that only hurts the animals in the long run.” Due to COVID-19, the Saving Grace Animal Society hasn’t been able to open up adoption events, but on the other hand, the increased demand for adoptable puppies has made it so those events aren’t necessary. Trish Ryan and her family own Sunshine Schnoodles in Killam and breed schnoodles (schnauzer and poodle cross). They have booked many litters ahead to families wanting to bring another family member into the house. “COVID-19 puppy fever is a thing. Despite booking litters ahead, people don’t mind. They just want to know that they are working with reputable people.” Ryan and her husband both work full-time jobs apart from breeding but she knows it is workable after watching her mentor teacher do a similar thing for years. “We have the puppies right in our home, so yes, there is a ton of cleaning involved, but they are worth it. They really do bring so much joy. It has been a real gift.” Ryan has found that COVID-19 not only had families feeling they were ready to adopt a dog but also gave breeders the confidence that their litters were being cared for around the clock. See some tips for raising a new puppy from the Iron Creek Veterinary Hospital in next week’s edition. Lucy the COVID puppy joined the Liboiron family on April 24.
The Freadrich family adopted this little sweetie.
Marley the Labradoodle was welcomed by the Tanton family.
Maverick the Golden Retriever Shit Zhu cross joined the Pasztor family of Hardisty in April.
Poppy and Inca are two kittens that the Burdens welcomed home in June.
This Ragdoll kitty, Nova, came into the Huddlestone family.
Here are some of the Ryan family’s Schnoodles.
The Mitchells are Pug breeders outside of Camrose who decided to keep little Dill.
This is Nessie, a Scottish Terrier adopted by the Hardons.
The MacKinnon family went a different route and adopted Neptune, the chinchilla.
This kitty recently joined the Rombough family.