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Big Valley man sentenced for drug, property charges

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A Big Valley man was sentenced to seven months after pleading guilty to property, weapon, and drug charges.
Robert Foster appeared in provincial court in Drumheller on Friday, June 18, to enter his pleas.
On April 4, 2021, at approximately 10:20 a.m., the Three Hills RCMP were alerted to a truck parked on Range Road 225 near Trochu. Police located the truck and determined it had been stolen from Red Deer. The license plate attached was associated to a different vehicle also reported stolen.
Three Hills RCMP approached the vehicle, and the driver was arrested without incident.
Incidental to arrest, police searched the vehicle and located a loaded rifle on the backseat. Police also located an amount of crystal methamphetamine, open liquor, drug paraphernalia, and a bag containing 33 knives.
At the time of his arrest, the driver was wanted on outstanding warrants from Stettler RCMP and Three Hills RCMP.
He was sentenced to seven months, consecutive to his current sentences, and was ordered to forfeit the drugs and weapons.


Hey kids, win a bike on Canada Day

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The Drumheller Mail is continuing its Canada Day tradition where kids can win a bike.
Last year the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on Canada Day festivities, however, the Mail continued with its annual win a bike contested where Canada Day celebrants show us their Canada Flag included in The Drumheller Mail. Understanding the potential restrictions in place due to COVID-19 we are again taking our contest to the digital world.
The Mail has two bikes, supplied by the local Canadian Tire to give away.
Those wishing to enter can simply email or drop off a photo of themselves with the Drumheller Mail’s Canada flag to be entered in our contest for a bike from Canadian Tire. The winner will be randomly selected.
The deadline for entry is noon on Thursday, July 1 at noon, and the winners will be published in the July 7 edition of the Mail.
Come in and drop off your photo at the Mail’s office, or email to information@drumhellermail.com

Kneehill County councillor breaches Code of Conduct and Ethics

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A Kneehill County council member had their appointments to county committees and boards rescinded following a breach of the Kneehill County Code of Conduct and Ethics Bylaw during the regular Tuesday, June 8 council meeting.
Kneehill County Reeve Jerry Wittstock opened the meeting with an addition to the regular agenda to discuss council roles and responsibilities, and addressed Division 5 Councillor Jim Hugo who was in virtual attendance of the meeting.
“We’ve heard you’ve attended the work site at the Torrington gravel pit, and you had contact with contractors, which breaches your roles and responsibilities as a councillor,” Reeve Wittstock stated.
Councillor Hugo confirmed he had attended the Torrington gravel pit and stated he was “perfectly fine” with any disciplinary actions. He added he did not feel he could represent ratepayers in Kneehill County effectively without obtaining information.
Reeve Wittstock reiterated Councillor Hugo’s actions were “expressly forbidden” under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and the Kneehill County Code of Conduct and Ethics. He noted private conversations stemming from a previous incident were held with Councillor Hugo.
“We have a great staff, great CAO, and a great council,” Reeve Wittstock told the Mail, lamenting it was an “unfortunate” incident for council to deal with this issue. Reeve Wittstock noted the usual process for council to obtain additional information is to go through Kneehill County CAO Mike Haugen.
Following a lengthy discussion, Deputy Reeve Faye McGhee made three separate motions pertaining to Councillor Hugo’s breach of conduct.
The first motion rescinds Councillor Hugo’s appointments to all Kneehill County committees and boards to which he was previously appointed and revoke permission to attend any conferences.
Second motion directs Councillor Hugo to refrain from attending job sites and facilities within the county, except for regular council or Committee of the Whole meetings, and to have no contact with Kneehill County staff, administration, or contractors other than CAO Haugen or his designate.
The third motion was to send a letter via registered mail to Councillor Hugo confirming the decisions of Kneehill County council.
The three motions were passed with only Councillor Hugo voting in opposition.


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