Word on the Street: Viking RCMP report – Citizens on Patrol lead police to arrests
On April 24, police received a complaint of a break, enter and theft at a rural location. Police are continuing...
Year: 2016
Armed robbery at Holden ATB
An armed robbery at the Alberta Treasury Branch (ATB) Financial Agency in Holden Monday afternoon resulted in three separate RCMP...
VIKING HOCKEY COACH TO RETIRE AFTER 21 YEARS
Ian Erickson first began coaching in order to help out with his eldest son’s activities. “I have four...
VIKING ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW TO BE REVIEWED
Viking Council deferred a decision on signing a lease agreement on land jointly owned by the town and Beaver County...
Word on the Street: Viking RCMP report – rural property owner perishes trying to save animals from fire
On April 19, police were dispatched to a structure fire at a rural location northwest of Viking. The property...
VIKING DANCE INSPIRATIONS TAKE OUT COMPETITION
Viking Dance Inspirations had their second successful competition of the 2015/2016 season this past weekend. Their teachers Crystal...
WORD ON THE STREET: Viking RCMP report SUICIDAL MALE
On April 11, with the assistance of the Edmonton Police Service, a warrant was executed under the Mental Health Act...
NEW BREAKFAST PROGRAM AT IRMA SCHOOL GAINING LOTS OF SUPPORT
Students at Irma School are enjoying a new program at their school that provides students from Kindergarten to Grade...
VERMILION-LLOYDMINSTER MLA CALLS PROVINCIAL BUDGET A ‘DISASTER’
With a new provincial budget announced by NDP Finance Minister Joe Ceci last week that included a $10 Billion deficit,...
VIKING CELEBRATES VOLUNTEERS WITH LUNCH
Volunteers in Viking were invited to partake in a free lunch on Wednesday, April 13, to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation...
PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD FOR YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN VIKING
The Beaver County Partnership is working on a youth engagement project, with a focus on ages 25 and under. An...
VIKING MAN CONTINUES LIFELONG PASSION FOR WOODWORKING
Viking’s own Fred Johnston has always had an interest in woodworking. “I started when I was about 12 years old,”...