Year: 2017

During the early morning hours on Jan. 2, police received a 911 call from a female driver who advised she was lost and had hit the ditch. Police were able to locate the vehicle and assist the driver with getting back on the road and heading in the right direction.
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On Jan. 4, police received a report of a male sitting in the ditch near the intersection of Highways 36 and 26. The caller was concerned for the well-being of the male.

A patrol was made and the male was located and

Viking Families 4 Fun (VF4F) officially began construction of the indoor play area in the Carena…

The December meeting of Viking Town Council was held on Dec. 19, 2016. Council first appointed…

KidSport Viking received a random act of kindness donation from a young boy in Calgary with a big heart.

Samuel Selin gave his birthday money which (along with his father who matched his donation) was a donation of $125 to KidSport Viking.

In his donation letter, Samuel said he donated his birthday money for kids to play sports because he “really likes playing sports and kids should afford to play sports no matter what.” 

As to why he picked Viking, a town he’s likely never even heard of before?

After nine months of searching the Town of Viking has officially hired a new Chief Administrative officer (CAO). Jim Zaiter will replace former CAO Jackie Fenton, who resigned in March of this year.

Zaiter, who is taking over the position from Interim CAO Al Harvey, spoke to Council at their December meeting.

“I am extremely grateful for this opportunity,” he said, “and for your trust in me to lead this organization.” 

Zaiter told Council that his upbringing was likely similar