Seniors Visit Vegreville’s new RCMP Detachment

Seniors Visit Vegreville’s new RCMP Detachment

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

October 9 was an interesting day for residents of Homestead Senior Citizen’s Lodge in Vegreville when S/Sgt. Terry Hyggen, Detachment Commander for Vegreville RCMP led them on a tour of Vegreville’s new RCMP Detachment.

S/Sgt. Hyggen said during the tour they showed the seniors and guests nearly the entire detachment including the guest entry / foyer, administration & dispatch centre, business centre, member work area & management offices (bullpen), cellblock, interview rooms, secure vehicle bays, conference room “County of Minburn Room”, gym, and equipment room.

S/Sgt. Hyggen said he enjoyed meeting and talking with their guests and he was proud to show the seniors the new facility.

When the seniors got off the bus and returned to Homestead Lodge, they offered their impressions of the new detachment. Jean Lemko said it was very impressive and she liked everything about the place, especially the conference room, “County of Minburn Room”.

Mildred Ionetz said this new detachment had everything available for the RCMP and their staff to do good work in.

It was a place where they can take fingerprints and do many more things.

Jessie Bodnar who is 99 years old said the new RCMP detachment was very nice to see because all the sections in it were interesting.

Vegreville Town Council (Mayor Tim MacPhee), and Homestead Lodge (Activity Coordinator, Cxene Brooks) organized this tour.