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12 D e c e m b e r 7 ' 1 7 H A N N A / C o r o n a t i o n / S t e t t l e r , A b . l e g i s l a t u r e E C A r e v i e w The growing problem of rural crime by Rick Strankman MLA, Drumheller Stettler Brian Warman from the community of Alix was attacked in his own home. Two intruders entered, demanding cash and valuables while they beat him. Warman was severely injured and required surgery. At Amisk (far east of Red Deer and south of Wainwright), the post office and bank were broken into two nights in a row. One of the town’s blocks contains two businesses and five residences. In less than a year, 14 acts of crime occurred on that block. Recently at Mannville, nearly 300 people packed the hall to address their region’s escalating crime problem. One Talbot Sharp Edges woman was surprised to learn that Alberta doesn’t have 24/7 rural policing. She said her Kitscoty home had been broken into, and that the thieves returned three days later. She no longer feels safe. “It’s a horrible feeling,” she said. Mabel Hamilton at Innisfail says neighbours talk only about crime nowadays rather than local events and the weather. In the last year, her home was twice invaded. Two trucks were stolen. Two further attempts were fortunately stopped by the family’s dogs. Since 2011, rural crime rates in parts of Alberta have jumped more than 250 per cent. Break-ins are up 94 per cent at Innisfail and 133 per cent at Bonnyville. Near Medicine Hat, Redcliff RCMP also report increased rural property crime. Twelve of Canada’s 50 most dangerous places for crime are now in Alberta. Alberta communities are screaming for help and enhanced policing, yet government has not fully responded. Many MLAs say the top issue by far that constituents bring to them is crime. Turn to Solution, Pg 13 Grinch Trees was the first project for the Talbot Sharp Edges at their meeting on Nov. 26. From the left, back row: Clarissa Vanderberg, Cindy Link, Hannah Crocker, Kylie Hewitt, Mena Watson, Dharma Cook, Lauryn Perry, Hayden Regnier and Betty Tellier. Middle row: Brielle Eamer, Kenzie Hewitt, Alexis Perry, Hannah Watson, Breya Cook and Laura Goodbrand. Front row: Raya Montgomery, Lynn Hewitt, Ava Waltham, Reese Montgomery, Julie Hewitt and Avery Crocker. ECA Review/Submitted Grinch trees, our first project More Grandpa time. Less “Mom-the-screen’s-frozen-again” e time. 17121AX0 A new & improved Internet service has arrived in rural Alberta. $ 39 99 month 2 up to 5 Mbps 4 | 50 GB Choose a plan that’s right for you: $ 49 99 month 2 up to 10 Mbps 4 | 200 GB FREE INSTALLATION! 1 $ 69 99 month 3 up to 25 Mbps 4 | 400 GB by Hannah Crocker We are once again underway with the Talbot Sharp Edges 4-H Club. Our Leader this year is Jody Perry, and our elected president is Hayden Regnier, vice-president is Dharma Cook, secretary is Kylie Hewitt, treasurer is Lauryn Perry, club reporter is Hannah Crocker, District rep is Alexis Perry and historian is Kenzie Hewitt and Mena Watson. Also in our club this year is four cleaver members who are lead by Lynette Waltham. Our first meeting and project was on Nov. 26 and were very fortunate to have the ladies from Beans and Blooms come help us make Grinch Trees. We appreciate your help and bringing the greenery and supplies. Our next project is on Dec. 8 and we will be doing a cookie exchange. Call us today! 1-877-739-0684 First 6 months on a 2 year term xplornet.com 1 If installation requirements go beyond the scope of a basic installation, additional fees apply. Subject to site check, site check fee may apply. See dealer for details. 2 Pricing reflects $25 discount per month for the first 6 months on the $39.99 package with speeds up to 5 Mbps and 50 GB, and the $49.99 package with speeds up to 10 Mbps and 200 GB. Price increases by $25 per month in month 7. 3 Pricing reflects $30 discount per month for the first 6 months on the $69.99 package with speeds up to 25 Mbps and 400 GB. Price increases by $30 per month in month 7. Monthly service fee includes rental cost of equipment. Taxes apply. Offer valid until December 31, 2017 for new customers and is subject to change at any time. 4 Actual speed online may vary with your technical configuration, Internet traffic, server and other factors. Traffic Management Policy applies; see xplornet.com/legal. Packages subject to availability. A router is required for multiple users. Xplornet ® is a trademark of Xplornet Communications Inc. © 2017 Xplornet Communications Inc. 17121GR0 Richardson is committed to the communities you call home. Through the Richardson Foundation, we are proud to donate over $1.5 million each year to support projects and organizations across Canada. Together, we are committed to helping to build strong, healthy and safe communities in the places our customers and employees call home. Being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. To learn more, visit richardson.ca
E C A r e v i e w A G r i c u L t u r e H A N N A / C o r o N A t i o n / S t e t t l e r , A b D E C E m b e r 7 ' 1 7 13 Solution must include severe penalties Cont’d from Pg 12 The Ponoka News reports that to help residents get involved and know how to protect their communities and themselves, Rosebrier Crime Watch and an Alberta video producer teamed up with the Alberta Rural Crime Watch Association, Wetaskiwin and Bashaw RCMP, and the RCMP’s K-Division to produce a training and information video that will offer practical and effective advice. Numerous property owners are installing video surveillance systems, saying that effective surveillance can be established for $1,000-$2,000. Many believe that these systems deter criminals, but exactly how effective they might be is sometimes disputed. Beyond these things, advocates say the solution must include more severe penalties for those convicted of property crime—no hand-slapping. Many also want mandatory minimum imprisonment for repeat offenders. In Saskatchewan, concern over rural crime resulted in the province expanding the power of conservation and commercial vehicle enforcement officers to include arrest and detention of criminal suspects. The decision instantly added 138 enforcement officers to the province’s rural crime policing and prevention force. News reports indicate that these officers are enthusiastic about their added responsibilities. The Saskatchewan government also invited technology companies to submit proposals that could better protect communities. It promised these companies full rights to commercialize their anti-crime solutions. Since the provincial government has not yet fully acted on the rise of rural crime, Alberta’s UCP announced a Task Force on Rural Crime to engage communities and develop common-sense proposals and solutions. This past week, numerous Albertans seriously affected by crime made their way to the legislature. 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Regular Sales Every Thursday UPCOMING BRED COW & HEIFER SALES Listings can change: Please check the web site www.drylandcattle.com for all pictures & up to-date info Tues., Dec 12 -- 12 p.m Listed For Ken Picotte 18 hd of Young Hereford Cows Listed For Wade & Clarence Golby 80 hd - Red/RBF/Tan Bred Heifers Listed For Blaine Roth Farms 20 hd - Tan/Blk Bred Heifers Listed For Herron Bros Full Herd Dispersal of 200 hd of Red/RBF/Tan Cows Listed For Dwight Hauck Full Herd Dispersal of 110 hd of Red & Tan Cows Listed For Ed Plehnert 55 hd - Red/RBF/Tan Bred Heifers Listed For Toivo Miller 30 hd - Red/RBF/Tan Bred Heifers Listed For Glenn Martin 30 hd of Black Bred Hfrs MOBILE WOOD PROCESSOR Listed For Saunter Farms / Six Pack Farms 80 hd of Red/RBF Bred Heifers BIRCH • TAMARACK • POPLAR • SPRUCE Pre-stacked • No Mess SUPERSACKS FIREWOOD OR BULK James Kelly • 403-304-3707 BRUSH CLEARING BRUSH 403-304-0204 CLEARING 403-304-0204 BRUSH James James CLEARING Kelly Kelly jmtk@live.com 403-304-0204 James Kelly jmtk@live.com DON’T BE LEFT WITH THIS MESS CALL JMT FOR QUICK, CLEAN BRUSH CLEARING LESS DON’T MONEY BELESS • LEFT LESS MONEY WITH WAITING THIS• MESS LESS • NO BURNING WAITING •• MOBILE CALL NO BURNING JMT WOOD FOR QUICK, PROCESSOR CLEAN BRUSH CLEAR DON’T BE LEFT WITH THIS MESS CALL JMT FOR QUICK, CLEAN BRUSH CLEARING Re-sell the downed brush for lumber or firewood Re-sell LESS LESS MONEY We the MONEY also downed offer • LESS limbing, brush • LESS WAITING stump for WAITING and lumber root • NOremoval or BURNING firewood • NO BURNING We also Re-sell YOUR Re-sell offer theLAND downed limbing, the downed ISbrush READY stump forbrush TO lumber and CULTIVATE for root firewood lumber removal or firewood We also We CALL offer also TODAY limbing, offerFOR limbing, stump YOUR and stump QUOTE root removal and root removal YOUR LAND IS READY YOURTO LAND CULTIVATE IS READYCALL TO CULTIVATE TODAY FOR YOUR QUOTE ALSO OFFERING SUPERSACKS YOUR CALL TODAY WE LAND COME IS FORTO READY YOUR YOU of QUOTE firewood, TO CULTIVATE Free Delivery! CALL TODAY FOR YOUR QUOTE ALSO OFFERING SUPERSACKS of firewood, Free Delivery! Listed For SJ Ranch (Jason Baier) 50 hd of Mostly Red/RBF Bred Heifers Listed For Kruppi Ranch 50 hd of Red/Tan Bred Heifers BRUSH CLEARING 403-304-0204 James Kelly jmtk@live.com ALSO OFFERING SUPERSACKS of firewood, Free Delivery! Tues., Dec. 19 -- 12 p.m. Listed For Robert Freimark - 60 hd of Blk Maine X - 3 rd Calvers Bred to Speckle Park Bulls Listed For Monte Freimark - 55 Black and BBF second calvers (Few Red 3rd Calvers as well ) Bred to Speckle Park Bulls Listed For Westview Cattle Co. - 80 Red & Tan Bred Hfrs Bred to Red Angus Bulls Listed For Brien Mouly - 180 hd of Mostly Red/RBF (Some Blk/Tan) Bred Hfrs Bred to Bells Hill (Davidson) Red Angus BullsBlk/Tan Bred Hfrs Join us for Customer Appreciation Lunch Thursday, Dec. 14 11:30 am - 1:30 p.m. Phone 403-575-3772 Please check the website for all pictures & up to-date info: www.drylandcattle.com Darwin 403-575- 7567 Ian 780-753-1515 Kirk 403-575-5654 Kurt 403- 575-5388 Curtis 403-578-8062
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