The Drumheller RCMP has filled out its roster welcoming Corporal Rod Guthrie to the detachment.
Corporal Guthrie is a 10-year RCMP veteran. Originally from south western Ontario, he has spent most of his career in British Columbia, in Squamish and most recently Fernie.
Guthrie arrived in Drumheller at the beginning of September and so far, is enjoying Drumheller. He said Drumheller is a similar size to Fernie, and appears to have similar policing responsibilities.
Corporal Rod Guthrie arrived in Drumheller earlier this month. This is the 10-year RCMP veteran’s third posting.
“It is kind of the same pace, has the same number of members,” he said. “The calls seem similar.”
Missing the skiing opportunities afforded to him in Fernie, Corporal Guthrie is comforted it is still a day trip to the mountains from the valley. He is also an avid mountain biker and is looking forward to exploring the valley.
While it might be different from Fernie, Guthrie said the landscape surrounding the valley is similar to his home in the Sarnia area.
“The climate and the topography are pretty much the same as here, flat and hot in the summer,” he chuckles.
With the transfer, comes a promotion to corporal. While he will still be in service doing general duties, he will also play an administrative role at the detachment.
“I will kind of be doing the same thing I have done, only more supervising. I like the front line work,” said Guthrie.
