Gleichen RCMP has a novel request, and is looking for the identity of someone long since passed.
On November 9 of last year, a Wheatland County resident reported to the Gleichen RCMP that they had found a gravestone on their property.
Police responded and recovered a gravestone, which was engraved with the name “Father Frank Crummy” with the dates 1869-1952 also inscribed.
The RCMP initiated a search for the rightful owner or the proper location for the marker, but have not come up with any leads so far.
They have turned to the public for information about the origin of the stone in hopes of having it returned to its proper location.
If has anyone has information about the stone or Father Frank Crummy, they are asked to contact the Gleichen RCMP at 403-734-3056. Or they can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
