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Volume 112, Issue 51
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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RCMP make multiple arrests in June Leslie Cholowsky Editor With files provided by Cpl. Trent Cleveland Acting CO Killam RCMP/Viking RCMP
For Killam RCMP Detachment members June started off with a bang, with 99 calls for service from June 1 to 14. Members laid the following criminal charges during this period. A 51-year-old male from Flagstaff County was charged with Assault x 2 and Assault with a weapon. Eight Break and Enters that occurred throughout the county are still under investigation by Killam RCMP. A 54-year-old male from Brooks was charged with two counts of failure to comply with a release order. RCMP also made the following arrests in the Killam Detachment area during this period: A 32-year-old male from Viking was stopped and charged with Operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited, driving without insurance, two counts of failure to comply with conditions, and two counts of failure to comply with a release order. A 43-year-old male from Bruce was charged with Possession of stolen property, failing to comply with a Release Order and Driving while unauthorized. A 34-year-old male from Sherwood
Park was charged with resisting arrest and failure to comply with a release order. A 32-year-old male from Viking charged with Theft of truck. Killam and Viking Detachments work together to support one another, and Corporal Trent Cleveland, Acting Commander in Killam, is now also Acting Commander for the Viking Detachment. Following a lengthy joint investigation with Leduc RCMP and Viking RCMP, a male was arrested on nine charges relating to break and enter, possession of stolen property, and mischief. On May 26, Viking RCMP received a report of a break and enter at the Viking Golf Course that occurred at 3:20 a.m. A golf cart and clubs were stolen. Upon review of video surveillance, two suspects, along with a truck and trailer were observed. This information was shared with the Leduc Crime Reduction Unit who immediately started investigating the incident and links to Leduc area. On June 18 the Leduc RCMP Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on 46 Street in Leduc. A search of the house and out buildings resulted in the recovery of stolen property. Some of the items police seized included a dirt bike, trailer, golf cart, and golf clubs.
Leduc RCMP recovered a dirt bike that may have been stolen from the Viking area during an arrest related to a break in at the Viking Golf Club and are asking for the public’s assistance to return it to its rightful owner.
Police have been unable to determine the owner of the dirt bike and are seeking the public’s assistance to return the dirt bike to its rightful owner. Jason Peter Emter (45) of Leduc was arrested and charged with nine offences including: Break and entering with intent; Possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking x 2; Possession of break-in instruments; Possession of property obtained by crime x 2; Mischief; and Failure to comply with release order x 2. He was held for a judicial hearing and has been remanded into custody to appear in court in Viking on July 6 and
in Leduc on July 9. “Property Crime and Crime Reduction remains a priority to the Leduc and Viking RCMP Detachments and its community members. “We encourage the reporting of suspicious activity which can lead to successful investigations such as this” says Sgt. Shane Himmelman. If you have information regarding crime or suspicious activity, please contact the Killam RCMP at 780-385-3509. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8444 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Celebrating the last day of school with a special parade
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Teachers and staff from Killam Public School held a parade to commemorate the last day of school for students on Friday, June 17, with many families lining the route waiting to say good-bye. See full story P24.
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WORKING TOGETHER TO KEEP THE COMMUNITY SAFE Energy companies active in the Hardisty area are working together to ensure the continued health and safety of the communities where our employees and contractors live and work. Both the federal and provincial governments have recognized energy infrastructure as an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why we’re working together to follow robust COVID-19 protocols as various construction projects continue at our respective facilities in the Hardisty area. Following the guidance of local health and government authorities, each company has implemented strict health and safety measures which include physical distancing, deep cleaning, hand washing, and health assessments of our crews, alongside other practices. Our construction crews will be temporarily residing in local campgrounds, hotels and private accommodations and we look forward to supporting local businesses and continuing to be part of the community.
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Michels Canada selected to construct Keystone XL project in Canada Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Michels Canada announced Tuesday, June 23, that it has been awarded the contract from TC Energy Corporation to construct 260km of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project in Alberta. “Michels Canada is pleased to be selected to build the Keystone XL Pipeline Project, which will bring with it thousands of good-paying jobs and economic benefits to local communities along the pipeline route. We look forward to initiating construction this summer and take pride in our reputation for delivering quality work safely and with care for the environment,” said Dean Cowling, President, Michels Canada. Michels Canada will be directly responsible for hiring a projected 1,000 workers each year over the two-year construction period, with special emphasis placed on hiring locally and giving priority to qualified local and indigenous businesses. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer near Oyen and finish near Hardisty in the spring of 2022. Premier Jason Kenney reacted to Tuesday’s announcement in response
to the news. “Today’s announcement that Niskubased contractor Michels Canada will construct the Alberta portion of the Keystone XL pipeline
confirms thousands of new jobs will begin to fuel the provincial economy within weeks. “After several months of bleak economic news,
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it’s invigorating to see Alberta’s investment in Keystone XL begin to pay off with confirmation of the imminent hiring of 1,000 construction workers each year over the next two years. “This will spur thousands more jobs and economic activity in associated trades, retail, and hospitality services in communities along the route when construction begins this summer. It’s
another significant step in fulfilling our commitment to Albertans to protect the value of the province’s energy resources and attract new investment.” Michels has worked in the Flagstaff Region before, in 2014 the company was in the area working on the Energy-2 East Pipeline project. The Keystone XL Project Team and Michels Canada will host a virtual
Business Engagement Forum online on Friday, June 26, to provide businesses and contractors near the right-of-way with an opportunity to meet the project team and prime contractor, and ask questions regarding local contracting and other details. Only registered participants can attend, and registration can be done online, bit.ly/Business EngagementForum