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Word on the Street: Viking RCMP help other detachments capture convicts

On July 24 , at approximately 3 a.m., Vermilion RCMP were alerted to a suspicious male checking vehicles in the rural area, and was seen with a firearm. Members of the Vegreville RCMP attempted to stop the suspect vehicle near Vegreville, however, it failed to stop.

Members from the Vermilion, Vegreville and Viking RCMP detachments, as well as RCMP Police Dog Services were involved in a pursuit with the suspects north of Viking.

Police were able to deploy a spike belt

August 1, 2017Beaver County newspaper, Bruce newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Irma newspaper, Kinsella newspaper, Viking newspaper, Viking police, Viking RCMP, Viking Weekly Review

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Viking School graduate now practicing pharmacist

This spring, Carly Maxwell, daughter of Laurie and Kirk Maxwell, received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Degree from the University of Alberta (U of A), with the authorization to administer drugs by injection.

Following her graduation and completion

August 1, 2017Beaver County newspaper, Bruce newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Irma newspaper, Kinsella newspaper, Viking newspaper, Viking Weekly Review

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Council discusses election, 619 project contaminated soil

The Town of Viking Council met for their regular monthly meeting on July 17.

Councillors first discussed the “final draft” of the license agreement negotiated between the Town and Cloverlodge Stampede Association for the use of the rodeo grounds in town.

Councillors were mostly in acceptance of the agreement, however

July 25, 2017Beaver County newspaper, Bruce newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Irma newspaper, Kinsella newspaper, Viking newspaper, Viking Weekly Review

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Bike Rodeo teaches safety to summer program participants

Last week, Viking/Beaver FCSS, Viking RCMP, Alberta Health Services, Alberta Traffic Safety, The Town of Viking and Viking Fire and Rescue (all part of the Beaver County Traffic Safety Committee) came together to host a Bike Rodeo and

July 25, 2017Beaver County newspaper, Bruce newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Irma newspaper, Kinsella newspaper, Viking newspaper, Viking Weekly Review

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Word on the Street: Viking RCMP report B & Es Galore!

On July 17, police received a complaint of a break and enter south of Bruce. The complainant became angry with the telecoms operator and hung up before he provided detailed information which would allow police to proceed with an investigation, including the exact location of the incident or his identity.

July 25, 2017Beaver County newspaper, Bruce newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Holden newspaper, Irma newspaper, Kinsella newspaper, Viking newspaper, Viking RCMP, Viking Weekly Review

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Former Irma district students honour teachers, enhance library

On Sunday, July 16 a group of former Irma district students gathered at the Extendicare to honour the Irma district’s two oldest-living school teachers, Irene Fluevog, who recently turned 105, and Solveig Raasok.

The group was working on an historical record of the “legacy of education” in the Irma district, which will be displayed

July 19, 2017Beaver County newspaper, Bruce newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Irma newspaper, Kinsella newspaper, Viking newspaper, Viking Weekly Review

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19th annual Graveldome Bullarama hits Kinsella

The 19th annual Kinsella Graveldome Bullarama took place on Wednesday, July 12. Thirty P.B.R. bull riders took on 30 top Canadian bulls, including some local stock from Skori Bucking Bulls. The warm weather and clear skies brought many fans out to fill the stands around the arena.

All 30 riders took on their first bull in the first round, attempting to earn a score that would qualify them for the top-ten.

July 19, 2017Beaver County newspaper, Bruce newspaper, Caribou Publishing, Irma newspaper, Kinsella newspaper, Viking newspaper, Viking Weekly Review