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Wheat Kings in second place after win against Cold Lake
Killam RCMP make arrests in Forestburg after executing search warrant
Volume 112, Issue 16
Dalton Zemanek (#12) and Chad Bonnett (#28) both had assists on the game winning goal on Saturday at home against the Cold Lake Ice. The win brought the team to a tie with the Vegreville Rangers for second place in the league. See full story P17.
Special tribute planned for Daysland community builder Bob Hanrahan of Daysland will be the focus of a special tribute night on Oct. 26 as the Battle River Community Foundation (BRCF) will be holding a Community Builders dinner in his honour. The night will feature dinner, a live auction, and speakers who will share their favourite stories and memories with Hanrahan. Hanrahan first came to Daysland in 1927, just a young boy, when his father took a job as postmaster; since then, he's lived, worked, raised a family, and given back in community he's called home. Hanrahan is now 94 years old, and says he's just always tried to follow the example his father and mother set while he was growing up of how to be a good citizen. In doing so, he has become an
outstanding example of dedicated service to his community. He served as a volunteer firefighter for 46 years with the Daysland Fire Department, and served as the chief for 19 of those years. He started the local ambulance service, and spent 20 years driving. He's also served on Daysland Town Council, and has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Daysland for 73 years. Hanrahan has served on the Cemetery committee, the Curling Club, the Golf Club, the Hospital Foundation, and the Seniors DropIn Society, as well as belonging to the Elks Club. He's an honoured member of the Daysland Northstars, having spent 25 years as a member, and spent another decade with the Goodtimers,
as well as coaching various teams through the years. The Northstars retired his jersey and number in 2012 in a special celebration. Hanrahan followed his father's example in other ways, he served as Daysland's Postmaster, and has worked as a funeral director for 70 years. He worked with his father at the Post Office before and after his service in the Navy during WWII, and when his father retired in 1956, took over the job. He was just a teenager working for the local undertaker who also ran a gas delivery service when a tragic accident took the lives of three local youth. Hanrahan was called to help prepare the bodies for funeral, and it was the beginning of See HANRAHAN P19
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On Friday, Oct. 10, Killam RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Forestburg after receiving information from the general public about theft of copper wire in the area. As a safety precaution, Forestburg School was placed on a hold and secure for a short period of time while the search warrant was executed. As a result of police actions, two adults were arrested without incident. Twenty-seven-year-old Meggan Cole of Forestburg, was released from custody on her own recognizance for court in Killam on Nov. 5. She is charged with: ·Possession of stolen property over $5,000; Possession of weapon obtained by crime; Unauthorized possession of a firearm; Unsafe storage of firearms; and Careless use of a firearm. Thirty-one-year-old Gordon Sinclair of no fixed address was released from custody on his own recognizance for court in Killam Provincial Court on Nov. 5. He is charged with: Possession of stolen property over $5,000; Careless use of a firearm; Unsafe storage of firearms; Possession of weapon obtained by crime; and Fail to comply with an undertaking. Items recovered included copper wire, copper, golf bags, a shotgun, a sword, a concrete saw, and a generator, as well as numerous other tools. The RCMP would like to return these items to their rightful owner(s), so if you recognize any of the items, please contact Killam RCMP. Killam RCMP appreciates the public reporting when they see suspicious activity. If you see a crime in progress call 911. If you with to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), online at www.p3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
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