City announces first speaker for disaster conference

Most recently, he led the recovery operations for the atmospheric flood event that struck Merritt, B.C.

His presentation will bring fundamental teachings and knowledge from many aspects of the emergency management industry, including his experiences in disaster response and recovery.

presented by Cenovus Energy, includes a halfday virtual spring session and a two-day inperson fall session.

On Monday, the City of Lloydminster announced Greg Solecki, a certified emergency manager and business continuity professional involved in developing international crisis management standards and Canada’s Critical Infrastructure Framework, as the first keynote speaker for the Bordering on Disaster Conference half-day virtual kick-off session on April 21.

With extensive practical experience in disaster management and recovery, Solecki has worked with every disaster response and recovery level, including serving as past president of Canada’s International Association of Emergency Managers.

Solecki was also a contributing member of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Global Education & Training Institute.

As an experienced facilitator and ICS instructor for ICS Canada and FEMA, Solecki has extensive knowledge and expertise in emergency management.

“With Greg Solecki’s extensive knowledge and experience, he’ll provide valuable insights into the emergency management industry and inspire attendees to take action to improve their emergency management programs,” said Andrew DeGruchy, Manager of Emergency Management, City of Lloydminster.

“We’re thrilled to have Greg Solecki as our first keynote speaker for the virtual kick-off session to this year’s Bordering on Disaster conference.”

The 2023 Bordering on Disaster conference,

The conference brings together emergency management professionals and industry and academic personnel to discuss emerging trends, share best practices and explore new approaches to emergency management.

The conference will cover various topics, including disaster risk reduction, response and recovery, business continuity planning and critical infrastructure protection.

The half-day virtual session on April 21 is two weeks before the national Emergency Management Preparedness Week (EP Week).

This session will discuss critical trends surrounding industry and municipal approaches to Emergency Preparedness Week through two inspiring keynote speakers and a panel discussion.

Attendees will be able to participate in interactive sessions and discussions with their peers.

The two-day, in-per - son conference, scheduled for Sept. 13-14, will showcase several inspirational emergency management speakers, academic speakers and a vendor tradeshow. Attendees will also get to take part in workshops and networking opportunities.

RCMP interrupt theft suspect mid-crime

On March 14 at approximately 10:25 a.m., Kitscoty RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle parked behind the church. Investigation determined the vehicle was stolen from the Saskatoon area. Kitscoty RCMP identified a potential suspect and utilized covert police tactics that resulted in the arrest of a male as he was about to get in the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Joseph Merryfield, 41, a resident of Paradise Valley, Alta., was arrested and charged with the following:

- Possession of Stolen Property over $5000

- Fail to comply with probation order

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