Stolen property downtown Jasper
The Jasper RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the persons responsible for a rash of thefts in the downtown area of Jasper.
Sometime between 7 p.m. on Jan. 19 and 10 a.m. Jan. 20, several thefts occurred when suspects entered vehicles and private property structures. Items such as bolts to skis were taken. Some of the stolen property has been recovered, however police are yet to located those responsible for the crime.
The RCMP would like to remind the public to lock their vehicles and buildings and secure valuable items. Locks serve as a deterrent, particularly for opportunistic crime.
If anyone has any information in regard to this occurrence please contact the Jasper RCMP detachment directly at 780-852-4421 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Former Jasperite and TV star, Erin Karpluk, in Honduras with World Vision
Erin Karpluk, the star of the CBC series Being Erica, and former Jasperite, is in Honduras this week to see the impact of World Vision Gifts. She will be meeting with families whose lives have been changed thanks to Canadians who decided to give thoughtful presents.
“I’m thrilled to meet parents and kids that Canadians have helped,” says Karpluk. “What I love about World Vision Gifts is the independence these items provide. They are not a handout, as much as a way to help people and communities reach their goals, so parents can provide a brighter future for their children.”
Popular World Vision Gifts include chickens, bee hives, helping educate a girl and pre-natal care for a mother. World Vision Gifts is Canada’s leading source of alternative gifts. Canadians can choose a tangible donation to benefit a family or child on someone’s behalf and give it to them as a gift. For more information visit, www.worldvision.ca/gifts.
Valemount Winter Festival right around the corner
Feb. 9, 10 and 11 are the dates for this year’s Winter Festival in Valemount. The popular snowmobile drag races are on Saturday, Feb. 9, starting at 11 a.m. at the Canoe River Campground. The concession will be serving both breakfast and lunch. Entry is just $10 per person or $20 per family of up to four. Kids 12 and under get in free.
On Sunday, Feb. 10 check out the Snowmobile Poker Ride starting at 9 a.m. at the Westridge Parking Lot, with hotdogs and beverages after. On Monday, Feb. 11, come out for family day at the Camp Creek Cross-Country Ski Area. Enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing, chili and hot dogs. Fun for the whole family. For more information, visit www.visitvalemount.ca.
Hinton RCMP seeks help to locate missing teen
Tyla Chipaway, 14, left her residence in Hinton sometime in the early morning of Jan. 27. She is described as a First Nations female, five feet five inches tall and weighting approximately 170 pounds. She has long black hair with bangs and may be wearing a black and red jacket. The teen may have had intentions of travelling to Red Deer. Anyone with information on Chipaway’s whereabouts are asked to call the Hinton RCMP at 780-865-2455 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
