The Weekly Review

On Sept. 26, police received a complaint of a theft of diesel fuel that had occurred overnight.

The caller advised culprits had siphoned the fuel from his swather which had been parked in a field north of Viking. This matter

Viking’s Troll Park was a hit with tourists passing through the Viking area this summer.

For the first time a comments box was placed in the park for visitors to leave messages, one of the park’s caretakers Ron Erickson said.

Erickson and fellow caretaker Tim Liedl emptied the box as they were getting the park ready for winter. And while the focus of the day was on pruning perennials and pulling out annuals, it was the comments about the park that were the most interesting.

On Sept. 19, police received a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 26 south of Viking.

A patrol was made however the vehicle in question was not located on the highway but later found parked outside of a residence in Viking. Police spoke with the registered owner who advised the driver had been having a medical episode.

Police warned them about their driving behaviour and

After a long battle, Viking Town Council received notice from Transport Canada that rail companies would be given notice of 14 days to cease the blowing of train whistles at the Highway 36 crossing in Viking.

Councillors were very happy with the news, on Monday, Sept. 19 during their regular meeting.

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