JUNE 8, 2023 | VOL. 79 NO. 23
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There will be a meeting between Northern Health and School District 60 officials. Both sides confirm a June sesh date has been lit. “Northern Health greatly values the long-standing collaboration and communication with School District 60 on matters of public health, school and youth health and other matters of shared interest, and we’re committed
to maintaining that relationship,” said Northern Health in a statement. We have communicated with both school district and school board representatives over the several weeks about the planned Community Health Services Centre on 100th Avenue, and have been working toward a formal presentation to the School Board which is now set for June.” Chair of SD 60 Helen Gil-
bert said they just want to be let in on the plan. “We’ve done our due diligence and asked – we want to understand why this is the location and how they are going to deal with safety concerns,” said Gilbert Friday. Both sides said they look forward to seeing more details.
details and answering their questions about the important health, mental health & substance use, overdose prevention and harm reduction services that the health centre will provide, as well as the methodology and considerations that went into selecting the chosen location,” added Northern Health officials. editor@dcdn.ca
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Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca After three men have been arrested in connection to a early morning Tuesday report of shots fired - two have been subsequently remanded and remain in custody - at least until tomorrow.
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Fort St John RCMP received a report of shots fired in the area of 104A Avenue and 112th Street in Fort St John. Frontline police officers attended and located shell casings in the area. Information was received from witnesses that two men had been walking on the street and then fired what they believed to be a gun into the air and then the men ran to a nearby residence. Through
investigation,
frontline police officers were directed to a residence on 104A Avenue where they arrested three men.
and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. On May 31, Schellenberg was remanded until June 7.
The Fort St John RCMP made a quick and thorough response to a report of shots fired with public safety being the primary goal during the situation as it unfolded, said Constable Chad Neustaeter, Media Relations Officer for the Fort St John RCMP. As a result of the investigation, two of the three men arrested will be facing numerous firearms related charges.
Calvin Alexander Paige was arrested and held for court facing criminal charges of Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized and Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle. On May 31, Paige was released by the courts on a Release Order.
Ashton Shaun Schellenberg was arrested and held for court facing criminal charges of Breach of Release Order, Careless use of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm knowing its Possession is Unauthorized, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
Isaiah Sterling Acko was arrested and held for court facing criminal charges of Breach of Release Order. On May 31, Acko was remanded until June 1. The Fort St John RCMP are asking if anyone has additional information in this matter to contact the Fort St John RCMP at 250-787-8100.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.northernbccrimestoppers.ca. editor@dcdn.ca
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