A Calgary man facing charges stemming from a pedestrian hit and run in Trochu on Canada Day has had his case adjourned after a first appearance in provincial court in Drumheller on Friday, August 19.
Lawyer Rabie Ahmed appeared on behalf of the accused, 31-year-old Christopher Ferguson of Calgary, to request an adjournment in order to receive disclosure on the matter.
On July 1 at about 2:26 p.m., Three Hills RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Elevator Road in the Town of Trochu involving a dirt bike and pedestrian.
The pedestrian was transported to hospital with serious injuries in relation to the accident; the driver of the dirt bike involved had fled the scene.
RCMP arrested Ferguson at a nearby residence and recovered a dirt bike from the garage of the residence which was alleged to have been involved in the collision.
Following analysis by the RCMP Auto Theft Unit, it was determined the dirt bike was stolen from Calgary.
Ferguson is facing charges of failing to stop after an accident resulting in bodily harm, operation while prohibited, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, driving an off-highway vehicle on a highway without authorization, and driving an uninsured off-highway vehicle.
The Honourable Judge J. Schriar granted an adjournment until Friday, September 16 to allow counsel time to receive necessary disclosures.

The Graham Historic Ranch will be boogying into the night this weekend to raise awareness of the East Coulee Truss Bridge.
This is the 8th annual Badlands Boogie, and 26 bands will be taking to the stage.
Organizer John Barry Graham said last year they improved the event site with a 10 by 30 foot covered stage, as well as fire pits and two 30 by 30-foot commercial shelters for shade or rain.
He said so far they have raised close to $8,000 and are in the process of setting up a non-profit society this fall to raise awareness of the East Coulee Truss bridge.
“We are hoping to have enough funds to do some type of interpretive center on the south side of the East Coulee Truss Bridge and continue to work to raise awareness,” he said.
The festival runs from Friday, September 2 to Monday, September 5. The lineup includes some well-known names to valley music listeners including Shoulder-High Weeds a Tragically Hip tribute band, Joey Pringle and local acts including Cathie Brown and Jay McLean.
“We have some cool bands, one called Not Gerbils, they are kind of funky. He plays a Les Paul and a foot set of drums, and she plays the ukulele, and they play original music,” said Graham.
Drumheller Rocks Geo Tourism will be doing a one-hour interactive tour on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Tickets are available at Eventbrite or Neighbours Pub in Drumheller and includes camping for all three nights.