There was plenty of news to report in Drumheller and surrounding areas in 2022 from the return to normal after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, to major milestones and celebrations. This is Part
The Drumheller RCMP detachment released its crime stats for the first three months of 2022 for both the Town of Drumheller and the provincial detachment area, which includes the villages of Carbon,
Drumheller RCMP are asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an early morning break and entry at Neighbours’ Corner Pub, at approximately 5 a. m. on Sunday, October 1
The Drumheller RCMP detachment has taken a step forward with the receipt of an eagle feather. This will allow Indigenous members of the community to swear legal documents at the detachment in their tradition.
Staff Sergeant Ed Bourque says he was contacted by Cpl. Colleen Skyrpan with the Indigenous Policing Unit of K Divison. He says this is a broader effort towards reconciliation.
“The Alberta RCMP aims to foster respectful, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and employees through fairness, honour, and in good faith as part of our Reconciliation efforts. The Eagle Feather Protocol is also a part of the RCMP’s commitment to create a more inclusive and relevant justice system for Indigenous people. The Alberta RCMP employees and clients, including victims and witnesses, now have the option to swear legal oaths on an eagle feather at some RCMP detachments in Alberta,” reads a statement from the RCMP.