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There was plenty of action at the Sedgewick Wild Rose Co-op Rec Centre on Saturday and Sunday for the Battle River Knights Minor Hockey Association’s Hockey Days weekend. Above, the U11 team enjoyed a win over the visiting Ponoka team. See more photos on Page 18 & 19.
Identity and bank fraud reported to Killam RCMP Killam RCMP Detachment Report for the period of Friday, Jan. 17 to Thursday, Jan. 23 Friday, Jan. 17 A report was made of a SUV nose first in the ditch on HWY 53. Member patrolled the area and no vehicle was found. A suspicious truck and trailer was reported off the road. Chains and stuff thrown around the vehicles. Investigation confirmed vehicle not stolen or suspicious. Vehicle was responsible for collecting samples. A report of identity fraud was reported. Utilities were opened in a vacant home under a deceased person’s name. File is still under investigation. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the ditch. Complainants helped get the vehicle out of the ditch. Plate taken and when run by Members the vehicle had been reported stolen out of St. Paul. Vehicle was later recovered by Members near Forestburg. Vehicle towed.
Saturday, Jan. 18 A suspicious vehicle was reported in Daysland. The vehicle drove away when approached and a male walked off from the vehicle. Vehicle located. Members patrolled and found the Subject. Subject had outstanding warrants and was arrested, held for a JIR. A break and enter was reported at an unoccupied residence. Members attended. Nothing seemed to be stolen and photos were taken of the damages. No suspects at this time. Sunday, Jan. 19 A report was made of very loud music being played in Strome. This is a regular occurrence. Members responded and spoke with the Subject who agreed to turn it down a bit. A suspicious black SUV was reported in a field. The SUV had lights on and when the Complainant hollered out the lights were shut off. Member attended. Vehicle was not located. Monday, Jan. 20
A case of fraud was reported. The make it safer. Due to road conditions there were nuComplainant’s bank account was hacked. The email was changed with in the ac- merous calls for collisions, vehicles in the count and e-transfers were being ditch, and rollovers. Members attended rerouted. Complainant is in contact with when possible. his bank. File is still under investigation. Wednesday, Jan. 22 Fuel was reported stolen from a gas A break and enter was reported at an unoccupied residence. Not sure on what station in Sedgewick. Subject had left was taken. Photos taken. No witnesses or without paying for fuel. Subject is known to Members. File is still under investigasuspects. tion. Tuesday, Jan. 21 A report of a semi driving recklessly. Thursday, Jan. 23 Complaint made of a flat deck hauler Passing vehicles and excessive speed. Member located the driver and truck. passing on a double line going through Driver stated caller was tailgating dan- Lougheed. Vehicle located and driver gerously. Driver showed no signs of im- warned. Caller wanted help getting his truck pairment. MAS (mandatory alcohol out of the ditch. Member gave the Caller screening) performed and returned a 0. A safety hazard was reported while a numbers for tow companies. Member backTuesday, to check in.Aug. Complainant vehicle was being towed out of theWe ditch. willcalled reopen 6 at let Complainant stated that you could barely Member know the tow was on its way 9 a.m. and our next edition see the cones and the lights and it was and then called to let Member know it will published Aug. 7 had been towedWedneday. out. very dangerous. Member called the still tow- be Ad deadlines will be noonprepared Tuesday, Aug. 6 ing company. The driver was asked to Report and provided move the cones further up the street to by Killam RCMP
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