Three Hills RCMP responded to 213 Calls to Service in the month of August.

There were six 911 hang-ups, two abandoned vehicles, one abduction of a person under 14 - unfounded, four animal complaints (dogs) and 10 assaults - three charges.

There were two files on assisting the general public, six assisting Provincial agencies (Medicine Hat police, CN Police and EMS), one assisting United States police, one being unlawfully at large - unfounded, one being unlawfully in a dwelling house- unfounded

Victoria Strelbisky observed a vulnerable victim who wanted to buy gift cards at the IGA for an unusual amount. Victoria recognized this to be a possible scam and spoke with the individual about these types of scams. Victoria was able to convince the individual to not purchase the gift cards.

Det.Commander Sgt. Jamie Day praises the actions of Victoria Strelbisky for recognizing these types of fraud and also helping a community member not fall victim to fraud.

Sgt. Jamie Day and Chaplain Greg

Crime statistics in the Three Hills RCMP detachment area show a definite decrease in numbers compared to one year ago.

A recent crime statistic summary, covering January to August, shows break and enters at a 19.1% decrease representing 21 fewer actual occurrences.

Theft of motor vehicles dropped by 48.5% with 16 fewer motor vehicle thefts.

Theft under $5,000 saw a 20.2% decrease or 24 fewer actual occurrences.

In the Criminal Code category total persons crimes are down 1.5% or three fewer crim

Tyson Sailer, 15, a Trochu resident and student in the YETI (Youth Entrepreneurs Training Initiative) Program, offered through Community Futures Wild Rose (CFWR), was recognized at a presentation event at the Red Bird Café, in Trochu, on August 30, 2023.

The online description of the YETI program tells us that it is “an annual locally-focused, high-speed business training initiative for senior high school teens. With startup cash, resources and guidance from Community Futures Wild