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Volume 112, Issue 35
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
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Winter storm warnings and snowfall warnings were out for much of Flagstaff County on the weekend, with forecasts of between 10 and 20 cm of new snow, and wind gusts up to 80 km/hr in some areas. Saturday’s hairy weather delayed and postponed many events, and stranded a few travellers unlucky to be caught in it. Sunday and Monday left roads still covered in snow and ice, including area highways. In Killam, Public Works employees were out Sunday morning with the graders, and hauled truckload after truckload of snow off Main Street alone on Monday. Environment Canada called for above-zero weather for the remainder of the week, dipping down again on the weekend with more snow in the forecast.
Killam RCMP deal with break-ins and stolen vehicles Leslie Cholowsky Editor, with files from Cpl. Trent Cleveland
Members of the Killam RCMP Detachment had 74 requests for services between Feb. 18 and March 1. A 911 hangup, from Daysland, required members to attend to clear. Two abandoned motor vehicle complaints were made, one, abandoned on private property, was determined not to be stolen, and was towed by RCMP. The other unit had broken down on the highway, members attended, and the vehicle was towed. RCMP received a complaint of a disturbance at a Sedgewick residence, and were initially asked to investigate an assault. Members were able to deescalate the situation, and no charges were laid. Members assisted the Edmonton City Police in obtaining statements from local individuals regarding an assault and threats-made charge from Edmonton that occurred in the area. Police acted on a request received from the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton to notify next-of-kin on their behalf.
Members were asked for assistance from the general public in three instances. An informal welfare check saw members find an individual within a short period, with no concerns. A dispute between neighbours regarding a dog complaint had police acting as mediators to diffuse the situation. A driver called police when the vehicle they were driving hit the ditch. Police had three breach of the peace complaints, two from the same incident, arising from a disturbance between youth and adults attending the Jr. B hockey game in Killam. Members were able to de-escalate the problem without charges. The third was a noise complaint from an apartment complex in Killam; a warning was given. RCMP are investigating six break and enters to Flagstaff businesses. In Forestburg, alcohol was stolen from a local restaurant, valued at around $1,000. Police have video surveillance of the thieves. At a rural site, precious metals were stolen, in the form of copper wire, etc. In Sedgewick, a business had a fenced compound breached and items stolen.
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Video is available to police. In Killam, a call came in to police about two males dressed in black at a business. Police determined that one of the two was an employee, who was just locking up for the night. “That was a good call from the public,” says Cpl. Cleveland. Killam assisted the Viking Detachment with a break in occurring at a rural property near Holden, and were joined by Tofield RCMP and the RCMP police dog services. Two suspicious vehicles were seen
trespassing on the property and the occupants were believed to be committing a break and enter. Police arrested three occupants of one of the vehicles, while the second truck fled from the scene. Later that same night, RCMP received another tip from the public regarding the location of the second vehicle, leading police to a rural property near Bruce. Viking RCMP obtained a warrant to enter and arrest a fourth suspect. Michael Kelm, 43, of Bruce, has been See RCMP P19
INSIDE:
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Hardisty groups make presentations to BRSD - Pg 8/9 • Flagstaff Featured Business Buzz Buzz Salon - Pg 16 • Flagstaff Rural Crime Watch and East 13 Crime Watch bringing Trace pen technology to area - Pg 17
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