Bonnyville RCMP arrest two after police vehicle rammed

Lloyd Lewis

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Bonnyville RCMP arrest two after police vehicle rammed

Bonnyville, Alta. – On Feb. 27, 2019 at approximately 11:20 p.m., Bonnyville RCMP responded to a break and enter at a business on the north side of Bonnyville.

Prior to police arrival, the owner of the business was hit by the fleeing U-Haul truck used in the offence and suffered minor injuries.

Police located the truck driving on Highway 28 at a high rate of speed and a pursuit was initiated.

The truck came to a stop near the Village of Glendon where the suspect driver then reversed into the police cruiser that was pursuing it. A passenger jumped out of the truck and was arrested without incident before it sped off a second time. A police officer suffered minor injuries as a result of the collision and was taken to hospital.

After fleeing the truck collided into a ditch near St. Lina and the suspect driver fled on foot. He was apprehended a short time later by RCMP Police Dog Services. He suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital and later released back into police custody.

Christian Lee Bubar (32) of no fixed address was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

Break and enter
Assault with a weapon
Assault police office with weapon
Fail to comply
Fail to comply with Recognizance
Fail to attend court
Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
Flight from police

He was also wanted on three outstanding warrants from Bonnyville RCMP. Bubar was remanded into custody after a judicial hearing and will be appearing in Bonnyville Provincial Court on March 5, 2019.

Kaylin Desmarais (26) of La Corey, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

Break and enter
Assault with a weapon
Assault police office with weapon
Fail to comply with a Recognizance

She was also wanted on a warrant from Bonnyville RCMP. Desmarais was released after a judicial hearing with conditions and will be appearing in Bonnyville Provincial Court on March 26, 2019.

Lloyd Lewis

www.todayville.com

President Todayville Inc., Honorary Colonel 41 Signal Regiment, Board Member Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Award Foundation, Director Canadian Forces Liaison Council (Alberta) musician, photographer, former VP/GM CTV Edmonton.

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Protecting Alberta’s jurisdiction

The International Agreements Act ensures Alberta’s jurisdiction is protected and decisions that shape our future are made right here at home.

This legislation draws a clear line: international agreements that touch on provincial areas of jurisdiction must be debated and passed into law in Alberta.

Alberta, not Ottawa, will decide how international agreements that affect provincial matters apply in the province.

“As we return to the legislature, our government is focused on delivering on the mandate Albertans gave us in 2023 to stand up for this province, protect our freedoms and chart our path forward. We will defend our constitutional rights, protect our province’s interests and make sure decisions that affect Albertans are made by Albertans. The federal government stands at a crossroads. Work with us, and we’ll get things done. Overstep, and Alberta will stand its ground.”

Danielle Smith, Premier

While the federal government has the power to enter into international agreements on behalf of Canada, it does not have the legal authority to impose its terms on provinces. The International Agreements Act reinforces that principle, ensuring Alberta is not bound by obligations negotiated in Ottawa that do not align with provincial priorities.

Bill 1 was introduced by Premier Danielle Smith following the fall 2025 speech from the throne as part of Alberta’s commitment to defend its sovereignty within a united Canada.

Key facts

If passed, the International Agreements Act will replace the International Trade and Investment Agreements Act.
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Currently, there is no formal agreement or requirement for the federal government to consult provinces when negotiating international treaties.
Quebec’s Act respecting the exercise of the fundamental rights and prerogatives of the Québec people and the Québec State came into force in 2000.
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