Secret Shopper Scam Grande Prairie RCMP are advising the public of a scam that has been making itself known in the city of Grande Prairie. Police say that the advertisement is looking for employees, they ask for your name and address and on receiving this information send a letter with a cheque to you to [...]
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Coronation RCMP are looking for information regarding a recent act of vandalism to the Castor museum caboose. Windows were broken in the side and the door of the caboose. This act of vandalism was brought to the attention of the RCMP on June 28th and it is unknown when it happened. The caboose has been [...]
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Grande Prairie RCMP are advising the public of a scam that has been making itself known in the city of Grande Prairie. Police say that the advertisement is looking for employees, they ask for your name and address and on receiving this information send a letter with a cheque to you to cash. The scam [...]
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On June 27th, 2010 the Two Hills RCMP responded to a rural residential alarm east of Two Hills, Alberta on RR 120 south of highway 45. Sometime around 1:30 PM of Sunday, June 27th, 2010, unknown suspect(s) broke into the house using forced entry and attempted to disable the alarm. The suspect(s) were unsuccessful in [...]
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On June 27, 2010 at approximately 2:40 AM, Drayton Valley RCMP responded to a call of erratic driving. The caller, a member of the Citizens on Patrol of Drayton Valley had observed a vehicle traveling in Drayton Valley at high speeds and taking corners on two wheels. RCMP members were able to locate the vehicle [...]
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Shortly before midnight on June 27, 2010, Brooks Emergency Services were called to a house fire at 656, Center Street in Brooks, Alberta. Police arrived to find an active fire within the main living area of the home. Brooks Fire Department contained the fire and extinguished the flames within minutes of their arrival. The residence [...]
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Fatal Collision Hwy 16 Yesterday, June 27, 2010 at 6:13 p.m. Kitscoty RCMP were dispatched to a fatal collision at the Highway 16, and Highway 897 intersection. Kitscoty Fire, and Lloydminster Ambulance also attended the scene. As a result of further investigation, it is believed that a Maroon 2000 Dodge Dakota, driven by a lone [...]
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By: Alieta Eck, MD From the patients in my office we can learn why Medicare and Medicaid cannot control costs. Neither the President, the Congress, nor learned journals are telling these stories. A spry, cheerful patient told me that she had fainted under the hair dryer in her beauty salon. The rescue squad rushed her [...]
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On June 26 at apx 12:10 a.m. police responded to an assault at the Prov Campground at Rochon Sands. It appeared a dispute arose between noisy campers and park staff who were trying to quiet things down. Two males ages 17 and 18 were arrested and assault charges are pending.
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Another Memorable Trip By John Kapicki On my recent trip to Cold Lake the countryside was greening out nicely, but I did notice one change from previous trips – no livestock munching on the now green pastures – land only suited for ranching, after nine years of low prices an industry that [...]
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