Word on the Street: RCMP report
On October 15th police received complaints of a suspicious male, who appeared to be confused.
The 41 year old male was located and was noted to not be wearing any shoes.
He was transported to Viking Health Center for an assessment and later transported to Alberta Hospital Ponoka for further assessment.
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New RCMP detachment head appointed
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Viking/Tofield RCMP detachment head announces his retirement as of Friday
Word on the Street discontinued
The popular weekly column “Word on the Street” has been discontinued by the Viking RCMP while the local detachment works its way through what Tofield/Viking detachment commander Sgt. Jim Warren is calling, “a re-organizing phase.”
During this time of change, Sgt. Warren says he will be available for regular updates on area happenings and looks forward to the time when the column can once again be available on a regular basis.
RCMP Sergeant voices concern
The lack of officers needed to fill the positions being vacated at the Viking RCMP detachment has RCMP Sergeant Jim Warren worried and town council has vowed to take whatever action it can to keep a detachment in Viking.