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FLAGSTAFF COUNTY PHOTOS
Fun-filled start to Seniors Week Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Flagstaff County hosted its annual Seniors Conference during Seniors Week, on Thursday, June 6, at Providence Place in Daysland. Around 96 area seniors registered for the event, which was free, and included lunch.
Ken Eshpeter acted as the event’s master of ceremonies, with lots of stories, songs, and even some poetry. Participants were treated to presentations from HOM of Wellbeing’s Shirley Damberger, and Seniors’ Choices Holly Bovencamp, before enjoying a musical interlude featuring 2023 Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion Ethan Harty.
After a lunch prepared and served by Providence Place, guests of the conference enjoyed some seniors aerobics courtesy Sharon Moser. Keynote speaker Amanda Wagner talked to the participants about deciding what they wanted to leave as their legacy, also celebrating aging through personal stories of her own parents and grandparents.
The day ended with a craft, courtesy Willow Hill Designs. Flagstaff County Economic Development Officer Jenalee Waring says it was “a really great day.” She says it’s always a pleasure to host this event for area seniors, who attended this year from all around Flagstaff County. Waring says, “We’re thankful for our Continued on Page 17
Four charged after massive stolen property bust Leslie Cholowsky Editor
In an investigation which began in 2021 following tips received from the public, charges have been laid against four people for their alleged involvement in a lengthy stolen property investigation. Nearly 90 stolen vehicles, trailers, farming equipment, and other machinery had previously been seized. The charges bring the nearly threeyear ALERT Auto Crimes unit investigation, known as Operation Elephant to a
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close. ALERT estimates that the stolen property recovered has an estimated value of $3.1 million. Most of the stolen property has been returned to its rightful owners. In December 2022, 17 search warrants were being executed. Most of the search warrants took place in the Camrose area. Following the search warrants and seizures, ALERT undertook the laborious process of analyzing the more than 100 pieces of stolen property, and worked to prepare the required documents and disclosure. “Stolen farm equipment, machinery,
and recreational vehicles can be incredible losses which shakes the perception of safety in rural communities. Although many of the recovered stolen items were returned, there’s still significant impact and costs incurred,” said Insp. Angela Kemp, ALERT Edmonton. ALERT alleges the accused were involved in acquiring the stolen property for use in their business interests, which included farming and equipment rentals. Four people have been charged: Gaye Turnbull, 70, is charged with possession of property obtained by
crime, possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking, trafficking in property obtained by crime, conspiracy to traffic in property obtained by crime, laundering proceeds of crime, tampering with a vehicle identification number, and attempt to possess property obtained by crime; Jeffrey Roblin, 37, is charged with possession of property obtained by crime, possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking, trafficking in property obtained by crime, conspiracy to traffic in property Continued on Page 19
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