LEDUC RCMP HELD 2ND ANNUAL STUFF A CRUISER
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Serving: Alsike, Brazeau County, Breton, Calmar, Devon Drayton Valley, Leduc, Sunnybrook, Thorsby and Warburg. January 12, 2021 LEDUC RCMP HELD 2ND ANNUAL STUFF A CRUISER Submitted by Leduc were collected to Stuff a working together with po- RCMP Cruiser and Tow Truck. lice to support the Leduc “As a team, we collected & District Food Bank” says On Dec. 19, 2020, Leduc 2596 lbs of food and raised Constable Cheri-Lee Smith. RCMP held their 2nd Annu- over $3100.00 to support Leduc RCMP and Vin- al Stuff a Cruiser in Support the local food bank. The tage Towing want to thank of the Leduc District Food food collected and mon- Craig’s No Frills, Leduc Bank. ey raised will make a huge Coop and Leduc Safeway Leduc RCMP partnered difference in the lives of for their support of the with Vintage Towing to set- many Albertans. It is great Leduc & District Food Bank. up at three grocery stores to see the community and in Leduc where donations community organizations PARKLAND RCMP REQUEST PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO LOCATE STOLEN TRACK HOE EXCAVATOR Submitted by Parkland If you have seen the track the Parkland RCMP at 825- RCMP hoe or have any information 220-7267 or your local police. that can assist with this in- A Case CX470B yellow track vestigation, please contact hoe excavator with a Border Paving logo on it was report- ed as stolen from the Border Paving yard located at 54106 Range Road 15 near Onoway, AB. The complainant advised the theft occurred on Satur- day, Jan. 9, 2021 between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The suspect(s) would have needed a semi truck with a low bed to tow the track hoe.
Page 2 CommunityVOICE January 12, 2021 TWO CHARGED AND IDENTIFIED IN RELATION TO SHOOTING, ONE AT LARGE Submitted by Leduc B.C. and was arrested with the ing and is scheduled to appear RCMP assistance of Kelowna RCMP. in Leduc Provincial Court on Jeremiah Leavesley has been February 4, 2021. UPDATE #3 charged with 14 charges in- Leduc RCMP continue their Leduc, Alta. – Leduc RCMP cluding the following: efforts to locate Salah Ali Aden General Investigation Section • Robbery using a firearm (20) of Edmonton, Alta. who have identified and charged • Careless use of a firearm remains at large. two other males in relation to • Possession of a firearm for a Salah Ali Aden is described the shooting. dangerous purpose as: Jeremiah Leavesley (20) of • Unauthorized possession of • 6”3 Leduc, Alberta, was located in a firearm • 166 lbs • Pointing a firearm • Black hair • Disguise with intent • Brown eyes Leavesley was returned to Aden’s current whereabouts Alberta where he was remand- are unknown, however, he has ed into custody after a judicial been known to frequent Ed- hearing and is scheduled to ap- monton area. Police believe he pear in Leduc Provincial Court may be in possession of a fire- on Jan. 14, 2021. arm and ask the public not to Logan Hicks (19) of Leduc, confront him. Alberta, was charged with the Leduc RCMP are seeking the following: public’s assistance in locating • Robbery using a firearm Salah Ali Aden. If you have any • Assault with a weapon information about his where- • Disguise with intent abouts, please contact Leduc Hicks was released from cus- RCMP at 780-980-7267 or your tody following a judicial hear- local police.
January 12, 2021 CommunityVOICE Page 3 A MESSAGE FROM MLA MARK SMITH Submitted by MLA Mark able. Eligibility to receive the majority of parents chose The measures that were im- Smith | Drayton Valley – COVID-19 vaccine will contin- in-person learning for their plemented in December have Devon Constituency ue to expand as more vaccines children during the pandemic, helped reduce the number of arrive in Alberta. and Alberta’s education system active cases, however, overall As we kick off 2021, Alberta’s As was announced in Decem- has done an excellent job of im- case numbers, hospitalizations government remains focused ber, rapid testing has been ex- plementing and following pro- and positive testing rates con- on protecting the lives and panded to include vulnerable vincial health measures. The tinue to remain high. The worst livelihoods of Albertans. From Albertans and has begun at return to school occurred with thing we could do right now is administering vaccines to en- long-term care and designat- strong guidelines in place to increase chances of another suring we have strong public ed supportive living facilities ensure the safety and wellbeing wave of cases that would, in health measures to limit the in the Edmonton area. Remote of our staff and students, while turn, jeopardize our healthcare spread of COVID-19, we are and rural hospitals in Alberta also helping restore a sense of system. We all have a role to working tirelessly to keep Al- are receiving rapid tests, and normalcy for our children. play as part of the solution, and bertans safe. rapid testing has also been ex- Alberta’s government is ac- we will continue to carefully Alberta’s government is panded to homeless shelters tively evaluating the latest assess the data to determine leading all major provinces in and centers in both Calgary and public health data to assess if what options are available to COVID-19 immunizations. In Edmonton. the current level of restrictions provide Albertans with more fact, more than 65 per cent of Our government also remains need to be adjusted. As of now, flexibility in their lives. In the the vaccines we have received focused on ensuring our chil- families, businesses, organi- meantime, please continue to have been administered to vul- dren can learn in a safe and zations and service providers follow public health measures nerable Albertans and health- thoughtful way. As previously must continue to follow exist- as we will all need to work to- care workers. In total, 33,864 scheduled, schools opened to ing public health measures un- gether to minimize the spread doses of the vaccine have been in-person learning on January til at least Jan. 21. We recognize of COVID-19 in Alberta. administered in the province 11th. This decision was based that changing health guidelines Alberta’s government is re- as of Jan. 6, working out to on the latest evidence which can be difficult on businesses, sponding to the COVID-19 roughly 765 doses per 100,000 demonstrates that before the in particular, which is why we pandemic by protecting lives Albertans – the highest rate per Christmas break, case rates continue to consult with af- and livelihoods with precise capita in the country. Our prov- in schools flattened and then fected industries and are com- measures to bend the curve of ince’s phased approach to vac- dropped, once restrictions on mitted to providing businesses COVID-19, sustain small busi- cination prioritizes healthcare social gatherings were imple- with at least one week’s notice nesses, and protect Alberta’s workers and our most vulner- mented. In September, a clear before any changes. healthcare system for all.
Page 4 CommunityVOICE January 12, 2021 RCMP GENERAL INVESTIGATION SECTION CHARGES MALE IN SERIES OF HISTORICAL ROBBERIES Submitted by Alberta with a weapon, four rob- robberies the victims were production orders, foren- RCMP beries with a weapon, mul- working alone at rural sics and statements from tiple counts of possession stores or hotels and were over a dozen victims and A 12-month investigation of firearms and other weap- bear sprayed by the suspect witnesses. into nine different robber- ons as well as several break during the robberies. Bitzer was already custo- ies and break and enters and enters, theft and breach The local RCMP detach- dy on other matters when that occurred between De- charges. These charges ments utilized the RCMP he was charged. He remains cember 30, 2019 and Jan. stem from a spree of rob- General Investigation Sec- in custody and his matter 30, 2020 has led to charges beries and break and enters tion (GIS) to coordinate the has been set over to Dec. 17, against an adult male. committed in the towns of complex investigation into 2020 in Fort Saskatchewan Mitchell Curtis Bitzer (35) Devon, Ashmont, Alberta all the occurrences, and as a Provincial Court to speak to is charged with 56 counts Beach, Andrew, Thorhild, result linked the suspect re- bail. No other suspects are including one robbery with Blue Ridge and Fort Assini- sponsible. The investigation being sought in relation to a firearm, three assaults boine. In several of these entailed search warrants, the above incidents. CANADA SUMMER JOBS 2021 EMPLOYER APPLICATION PROCESS OPENING DECEMBER 21, 2020 Submitted by Gerald January 29, 2021. Not-for- 2020 will be applied this February 26, 2022; and Soroka, MP for Yellow- profit organizations, pub- year to help small business- • allowing employers to head lic-sector employers, and es operate. These include: hire staff on a part-time ba- private-sector employers • a wage subsidy, so that sis. Gerald Soroka, Member of with 50 or fewer full-time private and public-sector Employers interested Parliament for Yellowhead employees can start pre- employers can receive up in applying for CSJ 2021 is pleased to announce the paring their applications to 75 percent of the provin- funding are encouraged to employer application pe- now to hire a young Cana- cial or territorial minimum prepare their applications riod for CSJ 2021 will open dian. hourly wage for each em- in advance of next week’s on Monday, December 21, Similar temporary flexi- ployee (not-for-profit or- launch. Applicants who do 2020, and close on Friday, bilities introduced for CSJ ganizations will continue to not have an account on the receive 100 percent); secure Government Grants • an extension to the end and Contributions Online date for employment to Services portal are encour- aged to create one prior to the launch of the applica- tion process. Registration is a one-time process that allows employers to submit their applications for CSJ funding and other fund- ing opportunities offered through Employment and Social Development Cana- da.
Page 6 CommunityVOICE January 12, 2021 CRA ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY FLAT RATE METHOD TO CLAIM HOME OFFICE EXPENSES FOR THOSE WORKING FROM HOME DUE TO COVID Submitted by Gerald So- to simplify claims for home amount any individual can completed and signed Form roka, MP for Yellowhead office expenses. claim for the temporary flat T2200S or Form T2200 Those that worked more rate method is $400. from your employer and OTTAWA: Gerald Soroka, than 50% of the time from This method can only be keep documents to support Member of Parliament for home for a period of at least used for the 2020 tax year. your claim. Yellowhead, would like to four consecutive weeks Those that have larger For more informa- inform constituents that the in 2020 due to COVID-19 claims can still choose to tion visit: Canada.ca/ Canada Revenue Agency can claim $2 for each day use the detailed method cra-home-workspace-ex- (CRA) has announced a new worked from home during to calculate employment penses temporary flat rate method that period. The maximum expenses. To do so, get a JOINT SECONDER ON BILL C-205 TO AMEND THE HEALTH OF ANIMALS ACT Submitted by Gerald So- osecurity on Farms).’ This and toxic substances that This Bill will not, in any roka, MP for Yellowhead Bill will make it an offence may affect animals or may way. limit an individual’s under the Health of Animals be transmitted by animals right to peacefully protest Gerald Soroka, Member of Act to enter, without lawful to persons. However, the on public property. Howev- Parliament for Yellowhead authority or excuse, a place obligations and prohibi- er, it will increase the pen- is pleased to advise that he in which animals are kept if tions apply in respect of alties for groups and orga- is a joint seconder on Con- doing so could result in the the owner of the animals. nizations who encourage servative MP John Bar- exposure of the animals to a Currently, there is nothing individuals to threaten the low’s Private Members’ Bill, disease or toxic substance. which addresses trespass- biosecurity of animals and C-205, ‘An Act to amend the The Act currently provides ers. This legislation aims to workers. Health of Animals Act (Bi- for the control of diseases change that situation.
January 12, 2021 CommunityVOICE Page 9 LEDUC COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVES INTERIM 2021 BUDGET Submitted by Leduc projects to proceed or con- lights mont Sport and Recreation County tinue during the first few • $14.5 million for road Centre expansion ($2.4 mil- months of the new year, be- projects and maintenance lion over five years) This morning, Leduc fore council approves the • $561,000 for bridge proj- • $263,450 for support to County council approved final budget in the spring. ects not-for-profit facilities and the 2021 interim municipal Council will approve the fi- • $2.16 million in cost- community recreation and budget, which represents nal budget and set tax rates share recreation support to cultural grants a zero per cent tax dollar in the spring. Once tax rates six partner municipalities • $148,000 for support to budget increase over the are set, tax notices will be • $1.66 million for capital six libraries 2020 final budget. The deci- mailed out to all ratepayers. and operating support • $2 million for wastewater sion followed three days of 2021 interim budget high- • $500,000 to the Beau- projects public deliberations. “The interim 2021 budget that council approved to- day strikes a balance be- tween fiscal responsibility and providing the munic- ipal services that our resi- dents and businesses have come to expect. The last 10 months have been difficult for everyone, which is why it was important to us to maintain a zero per cent tax dollar budget increase.” - Mayor Tanni Doblanko The interim operating and capital budgets are set at $83.8 million and $11.3 million, respectively. The interim operating budget includes $25.7 million in provincial requisitions, col- lected on behalf of the Gov- ernment of Alberta and the Leduc Regional Housing Foundation. The approved interim budget allows important
Page 10 CommunityVOICE January 12, 2021 A MESSAGE FROM MLA MARK SMITH Submitted by MLA Mark Builders’ Lien Act, we are ters of a billion dollars in ing affected businesses with Smith | Drayton Valley – ensuring that they receive taxpayer funding, includ- historic support through Devon Constituency timely payments for their ing funding for masks and the Small and Medium En- work, allowing them to sup- capital upgrades. This fund- terprise Relaunch Grant. In The fall sitting of the leg- port their families. ing, coupled with health short, we are tripling the islature has come to an In November, as part of measures like cohorts, has second round of the benefit end. For the past several an ongoing review of the helped keep our kids safe from $5,000 to $15,000, and months, your UCP caucus Police Act, we acted to ad- since the school year began. reducing the revenue-loss has been working tireless- dress the concerns raised We quickly recognized threshold from 40 per cent ly to honour the commit- around policing in Alber- the impact that COVID-19 to 30 per cent. This means ments we made to you ta and banned carding. We was having on faith-based many Alberta businesses during the election, while believe in improving polic- and cultural organiza- will be eligible for $20,000 also protecting lives and ing, not defunding. How- tions. These organizations of support between the first livelihoods as we continue ever, we also recognize the play important roles in the and second rounds of the to navigate the COVID-19 concerns that exist in our lives of Albertans, and they benefit. We know the new pandemic and implement communities, and that is swiftly adapted to continue measures won’t be wel- Alberta’s Recovery Plan. why after years of inaction bringing hope, support and comed by all, but the num- From introducing legisla- by the NDP, we announced connection to their com- ber one duty of any govern- tion and updating programs this ban. By making this munities from a distance. ment is to protect its people, to developing a safe school long-overdue change, Al- We realized that these orga- and that’s what we’re doing. re-entry plan to ensure your berta’s government is cor- nizations needed support to This Christmas season, children continue to receive recting a mistake from the help them be there for their we want to encourage you the world-class, high-qual- past and ensuring the pub- communities during this to shop local and support ity education they deserve, lic knows that the police are period of increased stress. local businesses. We are Alberta’s government has there for them – to serve That is why, as part of Al- all facing this pandemic been working hard to make and to protect. berta’s Recovery Plan, we together, and by support- life better for everyday fam- We have also been hard established the new Faith- ing each other, we will get ilies and businesses. at work to protect lives and based and Cultural Facili- through it together. In October, we acted to livelihoods as we continue ty Relaunch Grant to help Your UCP MLAs are con- protect construction jobs in to respond to the rapid- ensure that cultural and tinuing to work hard repre- the province. We heard very ly evolving pandemic. Fall religious communities can senting you and keeping the loudly from contractors 2020 saw our kids return safely meet. promises we made to you and subcontractors in the to school after months of We have also introduced in 2019. This will continue construction industry that at-home learning and the strong new public health into the new year, and we they were struggling finan- summer break. To support measures to slow the spread will keep fighting to ensure cially because they were not a safe school year, Alber- of COVID-19 and to protect Alberta’s economy recovers being paid on time. Through ta’s government provided our health care system. while protecting your lives amendments made to the school authorities with ac- In the wake of these new and livelihoods. cess to nearly three-quar- measures, we are provid-
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Page 12 CommunityVOICE January 12, 2021 RCMP POLICE DOG SERVICES HAD BUSY YEAR RESPONDING TO 2,800 CALLS Submitted by Alberta property crime related of- initiatives. PDS teams are German Shepherds. The RCMP fences used in a primary role in RCMP has been breeding • PDS deployed in a track- locating and apprehending German Shepherds since Alberta RCMP Police Dog ing profile over 700 times rural property crime sus- 1999. They are able to pro- Services (PDS) had a busy which resulted in 400 cap- pects. duce enough puppies to 2020. They responded to tures The Alberta RCMP PDS is satisfy their training needs 2,800 calls for service and The majority of 2020 was comprised of 18 teams stra- and no dogs are purchased captured over 900 crimi- spent with Albertans expe- tegically placed throughout for training. Generally, one nals. Of these 2,800 calls: riencing some stage of lock- the province. These teams in three puppies will be- • Approximately 650 in- down due to the Covid-19 are trained to track, as well come an RCMP working volved firearms or other pandemic. Despite these as search for, suspects/ dog or breeding female. weapons unique circumstances, missing persons, crime Our dog teams will contin- • 570 involved violence-re- there was no shortage of scene evidence, firearms, as ue to respond to calls over lated offences work for our Police Dog well as controlled substanc- the holidays and we would • 450 calls were for miss- Service teams. Part of why es or explosives. like to thank them for work- ing people they are so busy is their key All Alberta RCMP Police ing tirelessly to keep Alber- • Over 950 calls were for role in rural property crime Service Dogs are purebred tans safe in 2020.
January 12, 2021 CommunityVOICE Page 13 CENTRAL ALBERTA DISTRICT CRU SEARCH WARRANT LEADS TO RECOVERY OF 460 STOLEN TIRES Submitted by Central provised Explosive Device dividuals were released on in court on Jan. 28, 2021 in Alberta District CRU (IED). After the discovery Undertakings while Tyler Leduc. of the IED the Explosives Jeremy Smith (34), War- This investigation led to 42 Leduc County, Alta. – The Disposal Unit was deployed ren Frederick Young (45), new criminal charges laid RCMP Central Alberta Dis- and they attended the resi- Roseanna Quintal (24) and against the Accuseds, with trict Crime Reduction Unit dence to safely destroy the Lindsay Dawn Gallie (31) the possibility of additional (CAD CRU) made several IED on scene. had judicial interim release charges to follow. arrests, laid a multitude of Following execution of the hearings. All are released charges and recovered sto- search warrant, three in- and scheduled to appear len property valued at over $150,000. On Jan. 5, 2021 CAD CRU initiated an investigation after information was re- ceived that a well known, multi-jurisdictional, repeat offender was in possession of a substantial amount of stolen property at a rural location in Leduc Coun- ty. The rural residence was also known to be occupied by several other known, vi- olent offenders. CAD CRU members ob- tained a search warrant for the property and solicited the assistance of RCMP Air Services, Emergency Re- sponse Team and PDS to assist with execution of the Search Warrant. Seven in- dividuals were arrested at the property, all whom are known offenders from the Leduc Detachment area. During the search of the property CAD CRU mem- bers located extensive sto- len property including mul- tiple cheque books from break and enters in Leduc and Grande Prairie Detach- ment areas, a GMC Sierra Denali 2500 truck (valued at approximately $70,000.00), a Volvo Semi truck tractor, stolen from Parkland De- tachment area (valued at $60,000.00) attached to a stolen 53’ foot semi-trailer. The trailer was loaded with 460 new passenger vehicle tires (valued at $27,249.00), which were recently report- ed stolen with the trailer from a business in Edmon- ton. Also seized was a va- riety of ammunition along with 3 firearms suppres- sors, and a homemade Im-
Page 14 CommunityVOICE January 12, 2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE RCMP CRIME REDUCTION UNIT PROJECT ANNOUNCES SUCCESSES Submitted by Rocky crime through enhanced • 18 firearms seized crime statistics and targeting Mountain House RCMP intelligence gathering and • 13 search warrants execut- patrols and enforcement in application. These officers, ed those areas It has been a successful with the support of civilian • 27 investigations actioned • Support other sections year for the Rocky Moun- analysts, focus on provid- where stolen property was of the detachment and units tain House’s Crime Reduc- ing actionable intelligence to recovered (MCU, GIS, ALERT, ITU) and tion Unit (CRU) and the de- front line members with in- The intelligence tactics and develop relationships with tachment looks forward to creased information sharing expertise of the Rocky Moun- important external partners achieving continued positive amongst enforcement part- tain House CRU also allowed including the Probation Of- outcomes. The Crime Reduc- ners. The CRU is a proactive the team to achieve the fol- fice and Safer Communities tion Unit was initially pilot- unit focused on suppressing lowing: and Neighbourhoods (SCAN). ed for 6 months, and based the activities and behaviours • Assist front line general “Despite the challenging on reported successes, was of prolific offenders through duty with quick response and and uncertain circumstances turned into permanent posi- persistent and self-generated follow up on in-depth inves- of the pandemic in 2020, this tions, made possible by the investigations. tigations as needed; unit has had an effective year creation of 2 new provincial- Over the past year, the • Maintain and update Proj- by accomplishing key initia- ly funded positions this past Rocky Mountain House CRU ect Summit, which was creat- tives and investigations” says year. Two dedicated and high- accomplished the following: ed to strategically target high Staff Sergeant Carl Dinsdale ly motivated constables have • 168 arrests in 187 days risk offenders in the jurisdic- of Rocky Mountain House now completed one year in worked tion and monitoring those of- RCMP. “I look forward to these newly developed posi- • Over 15 ounces of drugs fenders for compliance with reporting on 2021 successes tions. seized including metham- their court imposed condi- and our continuing efforts The CRU consists of a spe- phetamine, cocaine and fen- tions towards targeted crime sup- cialized team that target tanyl (with a street value of • Identifying high crime ar- pression and reduction in our $45,000) eas (“hotspots”) by analyzing detachment area.” Classified Ads - Call 962-9228 Love for a quote 780-686- belt(have receipts), Brand Classified Policy Computers 1350 Stony Plain (14) 03-11-20 new spark plugs & ignition coils, Power steering & CLASSIFIED RATES INCLUDE GST. FREE Computer Checkup, 1st 20 Words: First Insertion = $6.00; Repairs NOT over $50. FREE Firewood coolant flushed, No rips on seats (MINT), Car sits on Subsequent insertion = $3.00 each. (Eg: 2 insertions = $9.00; 3 insertions repairs for single parents and coilovers, Downpipes, Tail = $12.00; 4 insertions = $15.00; etc) Outlaw Firewood Sales – Each additional word is 20 cents per low income seniors. Upgrade Q blow off valve, K&N cone Wood starting at $150 per word, per insertion. BOLD/CAPITAL computers, Screens, air filters, Dinan MHD stage text available for an additional $1/ cord, dry split firewood, Pine, Batteries, Parts. Saving/ 1+ tune installed, Also a set line. Lost & Found and To Give Away Tamarack and Birch. Small (up to a max. of 25 words) are free of Erase hard drive, photos, of winter tires ready to go, and bulk volumes available, charge. Ads must be paid in advance documents. DONATE: old, Only ever used premium fuel, either by cheque, cash, Visa or full logging truck loads, used, broken computers, Car is in amazing condition Mastercard. No Refunds Allowed on delivery available, no fee if Classified Ads. DEADLINE: is Thurs. tablets, cameras, radios, for the year! $ 10,900. No within 80km of yard. TEXT 4:00 pm (Wed. 4:00 pm on long gadgets, etc. for parts. Will trades, no lowballers, serious weekends). Classified ads may be 780-621-7200 (13) 12-01 called in to the COMMUNITY VOICE clear ALL data. Call 780-892- inquiries only, Not in a rush office at (780) 962-9228, emailed 2407 (10) 12-01 to sell the vehicle, can only to: classifieds@com-voice.com, Vehicles be viewed on week days after dropped off at Onoway Registries, or mailed with your ad and payment Buy & Sell 2008 BMW 335i For Sale, 4pm & weekends anytime, if to: COMMUNITY VOICE, BAG 3595, u have any questions text or SPRUCE GROVE, AB T7X 3A8. Ads 157,000 kms, Black on black, call 780-908-6659 (S) OG may also be placed on the web at I Buy Gun Collections, World www.com-voice.com/classified.htm auto, Brand new tires & War 2 collectibles, Call Jay rims, Brand new serpentine
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