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AJHL Action in Forestburg ETHAN NEUFELD PHOTO
The Camrose Kodiaks and the Drumheller Dragons faced off in Forestburg on Saturday, Aug. 30 in pre-season AJHL action. The Kodiaks outscored Drumheller 6-1 in front of a packed house. The event was featured by the Gauge Hockey Skills Camp, and came right in the middle of this year’s camp. The event included a 50/50 and silent auction with proceeds going to the Forestburg Arena. See more photos inside!
Multi-day ER closure Suspect arrested after break-and-enter Leslie Cholowsky Editor
On the heels of several temporary closures at the Killam Health Care Centre Emergency Department, the facility announced last week that an extended closure would last from Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 7 a.m. until Friday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m. due to a physician shortage. Covenant Health says, “This is a temporary measure and Covenant Health is working to ensure community members
continue to have access to the care they need during this time. “Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency.” Other Emergency Departments include: Daysland Health Centre at 5920 51 Ave (30 km away) or Viking Health Centre at 5110 57 Ave (40 km away).
Individuals are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency, health-related questions.
On Wednesday, Aug. 27, at approximately 10:16 p.m. the Killam/Forestburg RCMP responded to a report of a male attempting to break into a rural residence in Flagstaff County near the Town of Killam. The homeowner and a female visitor were outside when they observed the accused on the property. The accused was highly intoxicated and stated he lived there. The homeowner left to call 911 and the accused struck the
female in the face. The home- Assault on Police officer; Reowner exited the residence and sist/Obstruct Police Officer; held the accused down while Breach of Peace Bond; Two the female victim escaped into counts of Breach of Probation Order; Fail to Comply with Rethe house. The accused broke windows lease Order; Unauthorized to try to gain entry to the Possession of Prohibited home. Police arrived, located Weapon; and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purand arrested the accused. Jaret Armstrong (45) has pose. Jaret Armstrong been charged with: We two willcounts reopen Tuesday, Aug. was 6 at taken of Break and Enter to a before a Justice of the Peace 9 a.m. and our next edition and remanded in custody with dwelling house; Assault CausstillThreat be published Wedneday. 7 court date setAug. for Sept. ing Bodilywill Harm; to his next 2, at the Alberta Court of JusCause BodilyAd Harm; Mischief deadlines will be noon Tuesday, Aug. 6 Under $5,000; Two counts of tice in Killam.
The Community Press office will be CLOSED Monday, August 5 for the Civic Holiday.