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

As summer ends and kids reluctantly go back to school, and as families get back into the fall routine, we are seeing the direct impacts of Liberal caused inflation. This year, back-to-school shopping is costing more than it ever has, with the average back-to-school shopping trip costing $700 per student. Charity and community support services are seeing record demand for school supplies.

In the past two years, it’s estimated the cost of school supplies has increased by 24%. This is not to

On Sept. 1, 2023, Drumheller RCMP responded to three separate incidents of suspected fentanyl overdoses, within a few hours of each other. These three incidents happened in the central Drumheller area but at different locations.

Of the three incidents, one resulted in the death of a 46-year-old male resident of Drumheller. In the second incident, naloxone was administered by EMS to one individual and in the third incident, naloxone was administered by RCMP members to the other individual. Both