Serving: Onoway, Alberta Beach, Calahoo, Gunn, Glenevis, Darwell, Cherhill, Sangudo, Mayerthorpe, Rich Valley, Barrhead, Whitecourt, Stony Plain and Spruce Grove July 16, 2019 WHITECOURT RCMP SEEK SUSPECTS WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER Submitted by Whitecourt RCMP RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance to locate two sus- pects wanted on Criminal Code charges related to an attempted murder investigation. On July 6, 2019, at approxi- mately 3:00 a.m., Whitecourt RCMP were dispatched to the Whitecourt Hospital with re- gards to a male who had arrived with gunshot wounds. The vic- tim was treated for his injuries. Continued on Page 3 RCMP CHARGE NUMEROUS PERSONS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING OFFENCES Submitted by Whitecourt geting activities of local street -Trafficking Methamphet- RCMP level drug traffickers. amine (X 3) As a result of the project, 31 Jacob Joseph Charko (18): Whitecourt, Alta. - From June Criminal Code or Controlled -Trafficking Cocaine to July 2019 the Whitecourt Drugs and Substances Act Jeffery Nicholas Dizak (40): General Investigation Section charges were laid against 9 peo- -Trafficking Cocaine (X 2) (GIS) in conjunction with the ple. The persons charged are as -Possession of Fentanyl Alberta Law Enforcement Re- follows: -Possession of Proceeds of sponse Team (ALERT) engaged Jacob Christopher Batisse Crime in an intelligence led project tar- (28): Continued on Page 2 Page 2 Community Voice July 16, 2019 RCMP Charge Numerous Persons For Drug Trafficking Offences Continued from Page 1 Crime Crime Trae Jordan Haughie (26): -Possession of a Weapon for a Jacob Jaylen Douglas (19): -Trafficking Cocaine Dangerous Purpose (X 2) -Trafficking Methamphet- Joyelle Katherine Kerr (23): -Possession of a Prohibited amine -Trafficking Cocaine Weapon -Possession of Ecstasy Cody Chase Letendre (27): -Possession of a Weapon while -Possession of Proceeds of -Trafficking Methamphet- Prohibited (X 4) Crime amine (X 3) Jeffrey Douglas Schmidt (43): Cynthia Yvonne Fordham (39): -Possession of Methamphet- -Trafficking Cocaine (X 3) -Trafficking Methamphet- amine -Possession of Proceeds of amine -Possession of Fentanyl Crime -Possession of Proceeds of -Possession of Proceeds of Letendre has been held in cus- tody, Schmidt has been released on cash bail, with the remainder being released on no-cash bail. Batisse and Haughie remain at large on outstanding warrants. As this matter is now before the courts no further information will be provided. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Jacob Christopher Batisse or Trae Jor- dan Haughie, please contact the Whitecourt RCMP at 780-778- 5454 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. July 16, 2019 Community Voice Page 3 Whitecourt RCMP Seek Suspects Wanted For Attempted Murder Continued from Page 1 the following suspects: as: or call your local police. If you Elvis Parker Mustooch (20) of • Indigenous female wish to remain anonymous, you Investigation has identified Alexis First Nation, who is de- • 5’5” tall, 120 lbs. can contact Crime Stoppers at two suspects who have been scribed as: • Black hair, brown eyes 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online charged with attempted murder • Indigenous male If you have any information at www.P3Tips.com or by us- and other firearms offences in • 5’9” tall, 120 lbs. on the whereabouts of Elvis ing the “P3 Tips” app available relation to this investigation. • Brown hair, green eyes Mustooch or Katrina Tuck- through the Apple App or Goo- Warrants are currently out for Katrina Judy Tuckwood (22) wood, please call the White- gle Play Store. of Whitecourt, who is described court RCMP at 780-778-5454 LANDFILL OPERATORS PLEAD GUILTY Submitted by Govern- receiving permission. The re- ect, for which $80,000 will be hotline at 1-800-222-6514. ment of Alberta maining charges against the par- diverted, will study how poplar • Alberta Environment and ties were withdrawn. trees aid in absorbing and clean- Parks focuses on education, The Town of Whitecourt and Sentencing ing waste-tainted water from the prevention and enforcement to Woodlands County, operators of The Town of Whitecourt was waste cells. ensure all Albertans continue to the Whitecourt Regional Solid penalized $69,630 for its role in Quick facts enjoy a clean and healthy envi- Waste Management Authority, the offence; Woodlands County • The Government of Alberta ronment. have each pleaded guilty to one received $30,370 penalty. The relies on the public to report en- • When individuals, companies count under the province’s En- funds from this conviction will vironmental spills and releases or municipalities fail to comply vironmental Protection and En- be used for two creative sen- or environmental emergencies. with environmental legislation, hancement Act. tencing projects. One portion To report these types of inci- Environment and Parks has a In an agreed statement of facts, will see $15,000 set aside for dents, please call the 24-hour range of options, depending on the parties admitted starting training for landfill operation EDGE (Environmental and the offence, to ensure compli- landfill alterations without first and management. A second proj- Dangerous Goods Emergency) ance. Page 4 Community Voice July 16, 2019 ALBERTA RCMP REITERATES WILDFIRE SAFETY MESSAGING Submitted by Alberta ditions, RCMP reminds motor- controlling access points on the danger, but also is placing First RCMP ists across Alberta to turn your highways leading into the com- Responders in harm’s way. headlights on, obey posted road munities affected by wildfires The patience and cooperation Edmonton – While various signs and follow instructions and putting in place the resourc- of affected people has been ap- wildfires across Alberta continue provided by local authorities and es necessary to mitigate criminal preciated. During times like this, to challenge firefighters, our po- emergency personnel. activities such as looting. it is extremely important that lice operations continue to be fo- The RCMP is ensuring the Anyone who chooses to ignore residents follow instructions cused on keeping Albertans safe. safety and security of people evacuation notices is potentially provided by emergency person- Due to worsening wildfire con- and property on the ground by putting not only themselves in nel. HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDER AND HOME SUPPORT WORKER Submitted by Jim Eglins- Caring for Children and Caring • occupation-specific work per- from abroad and their families ki, MP – Yellowhead for People with High Medical mits, rather than employer-specif- with a clear, direct pathway to Needs pilots. ic, to allow for a fast change of permanent residence,” concluded Jim Eglinski, Member of Parlia- Caregivers will now only re- employers when necessary; MP Eglinski. ment for Yellowhead, wishes to ceive a work permit if they have • open work permits and/or The expiring pilots will close inform constituents that Immigra- a job offer in Canada and meet study permits for the caregivers’ to new applications on June 18, tion, Refugees and Citizenship is standard criteria for econom- immediate family, to help fami- 2019. Caregivers who have ap- launching 2 new pilots that will ic immigration programs. Once lies come to Canada together; and plied before this date will contin- help caregivers who come to this working in Canada, caregivers * a clear transition from tem- ue to have their applications pro- country make it their permanent will be able to begin gaining the porary to permanent status, to cessed through to a final decision. home. required two years of Canadian ensure that once caregivers have For further information please The Home Child Care Provider work experience to apply for per- met the work experience require- see: https://www.canada.ca/en/ and Home Support Worker pilots manent residence. ment, they will be able to become immigration-refugees-citizen- will open for applications on June Through these new pilots, care- permanent residents quickly. ship/news/infographics/child- 18, 2019, replacing the expiring givers will also benefit from: “This will provide caregivers care-home-support-worker.html July 16, 2019 Community Voice Page 5 BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM ADVISORY ISSUED FOR LAC STE. ANNE Submitted by Alberta People who come in contact can cause algae blooms to move health concerns and blue-green Health Services with visible blue-green algae from one location in the lake to algae, please call Health Link at or who ingest water containing another. As such, this advisory 811. Additional information is A blue-green algae (cyanobac- blue-green algae may experi- will remain in effect for Lac Ste. also available online, at www. teria) bloom has been identified ence skin irritation, rash, sore Anne, until further notice. ahs.ca/bga. in areas of Lac Ste. Anne. Res- throat, sore red eyes, swollen Please note that areas of Lac Alberta Health Services is idents living near the shores of lips, fever, nausea and vomiting Ste. Anne in which the blue- the provincial health authority this lake, as well as visitors to and/or diarrhea. Symptoms usu- green algae bloom is NOT vis- responsible for planning and this lake, are advised to take the ally appear within one to three ible can still be used for recre- delivering health supports and following precautions: hours and resolve in one to two ational purposes, even while this services for more than four mil- • Avoid all contact with blue- days. Symptoms in children are blue-green algae Health Adviso- lion adults and children living in green algae (cyanobacteria) often more pronounced; howev- ry is in place. Alberta. Its mission is to provide blooms. If contact occurs, wash er, all humans are at risk of these If you suspect a problem relat- a patient-focused, quality health with tap water as soon as possi- symptoms. ed to blue-green algae or if you system that is accessible and ble. Weather and wind conditions require further information on sustainable for all Albertans.