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From left Linda Don, Sue Woodland and Shelene Campbell-Cates enjoy a pint at Terminal Pub on Sunday during the Pride patio party, hosted by the local pub and the folks at Steel & Oak Brewing Co. The event is one of many taking place this week as part of New West Pride. Tonight (Thursday) check out Rainbow Karaoke Night on at 7 p.m. at the Paddlewheeler, or drop by The Met from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. for the Pride trivia party. And don’t forget the Pride Street Party on Saturday, from 3 to 8 p.m. For a list of all Pride events, go to www. newwestrecord. ca or www. newwestpride.ca. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER
Missing mom and son last seen in city Jeremy Deutsch
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It’s been a week since a Lower Mainland mother went missing with her young son, and New West police are still asking the public to be on the lookout for the pair. Officers have been searching for Kimberly Armstrong since she was dropped off alone in New Westminster
on Aug. 4 at 7:30 a.m. Police said when she didn’t return to her home in Maple Ridge, a friend became concerned and filed a missing person’s report. Eventually, Armstrong returned to her residence in Maple Ridge, but left shortly after with her 14-monthold son before police could speak to her. On Tuesday, the department said its major crime unit is
Kimberly Armstrong Missing
Unnamed 14-month-old son Missing
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working with Mission and Maple Ridge RCMP, along with the Ministry of Child and Family Services to find Armstrong and her son to determine their well-being. It’s unclear why police are concerned for the pair’s well-being. “From all accounts, Ms. Armstrong left on her own accord with her son, but her ability to care for him is unknown,” acting Sgt. Jeff
Scott, with the New West police, said in a statement. “At this point, there is no criminal investigation and although they have been seen in Mission, we need to confirm their well-being.” Armstrong has blond hair and has been seen with her child driving an older model, unlicenced fourdoor white Hyundai Excel. Anyone with information is asked to call 604-525-5411.
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