A Hanna Freson Bros. employee was slashed with a weapon after a male suspect demanded money from the employee, police reported Sunday.

    Police say at approximately 8:00 am on Sunday, June 10 a white male approached the grocery store employee in the parking lot and asked to exchange a $20 bill and then left after the employee said she did not have any money. The male returned at approximately 4:45 pm and demanded money from the same employee. After she refused the suspect slashed at the employee’s face with an unknown weapon and neck causing non-life threatening injuries.

    The suspect is described as being in his 30s, having a buzz cut with brown hair, clean shaven, approximately 5’11”, stocky build, and wearing dark jeans and a black jacket.

    Information about this crime can be reported to Hanna RCMP at 403-854-3391 or submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

The pride and emotion of Drumheller Sea Cadet‘s Elizabeth Mundell was evident Sunday as she was named the corps’ new commanding officer at the organization’s annual ceremonial review on June 10. LCDR Robert Newtown officiated the change of command which saw Lt. Steve Proudler leave his position as commander. Dozens of students were honoured with awards for their achievements at the meeting, followed by a barbecue and meet and greet with high ranking officials from cadets organization.