By Justin Sibbet, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A warm day on the water can quickly become a worst nightmare in mere seconds, but mere seconds may also prevent such a catastrophe. Next week is National Drowning Prevention Week, with July 25 being recognized as World Drowning Prevention Day. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) theme this year for World Drowning Prevention Day … Read more…
By Jesse Boily, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter While out on life-saving training, the Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue (GPTSR) team was the victim of the theft of “multiple items essential for emergency response.” The theft occurred at the 17.5 KM Canfor Bridge Wednesday, July 10, between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. “It is truly disheartening to have items stolen from … Read more…
By Rob VogtPeople who use Clear Lake, east of Stavely, are urged to be cautious, with a health advisory in effect for blue-green algae in the water.On July 12, Alberta Health Services announced blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified in the waters of Clear Lake. Residents living near the shores of this lake, as well as visitors to these … Read more…
The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of March, 2024. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to be unfounded.Traffic related• Two traffic collisions, one resulting in non-fatal injuries;• Six reportable traffic collisions;• Four non-reportable traffic collisions;• Fourteen complaints of speeding, … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm detachment of the RCMP was busy with a number of activities over the past three months.Sergeant Perry Pelletier, of the Claresholm RCMP, appeared as a delegation at town council’s March 25 meeting.Pelletier explained the police are working on using drones and he will be having two members trained on the use of them.He added there are a … Read more…
The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of February, 2024. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to be unfounded.Traffic related• One traffic collision resulting in non-fatal injuries;• Five reportable traffic collisions;• Seven non-reportable traffic collisions;• 11 charges for speeding;• 10 … Read more…
2/21/24By: Amanda Ragsdale, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The ‘Capture Program’ is a new way for people with Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) set up on their properties and/or businesses to register them with the RCMP. During an investigation, police will canvas neighborhoods for witnesses and CCTV footage. “All we are doing is asking you to register your cameras and provide some … Read more…