Albertans are becoming increasingly angry with the catch-and-release system that allows dangerous criminals back into our communities.This is not the fault of the Alberta Justice system, local courts, crown prosecutors or the police.The catch-and-release system is systemic and can be traced to federal laws and the bail regime established by Ottawa.Before 1992, offenders were granted early release based on time … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterSTARS Air Ambulance plays a vital role in the Municipal District of Willow Creek when called upon.The M.D. council was recently updated on its activities and agreed to provide $10,000 per year to STARS each year for the next four years.Glenda Farnden, of STARS Air Ambulance, appeared as a delegation at council’s June 22 meeting to provide … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIt was a chance to learn more about an organization that helps victims of human trafficking.About 35 people gathered at the Claresholm Seniors’ Drop-in Centre on June 9 to hear a presentation by Liz Gibson, program manager for Rapid Exit from Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking, or RESET.It was the latest installment of “Opportunities for Growth”, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterLights and sirens filled the air, responding to a two-vehicle collision in the parking lot at Willow Creek Composite High School.Arriving on scene, police, fire department, bylaw and ambulance personnel discovered one occupant was ejected and dead on scene. Others had to be extricated by the fire department, and one was taken away by police … Read more…