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Central Alberta store clerk bear-sprayed during robbery.

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6 years ago

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From Camrose RCMP

Camrose RCMP Investigate Armed Robbery – Arrests

On September 3rd, 2019 Camrose RCMP received a complaint of an Armed Robbery that occurred at Tempo gas station in Hay Lakes, Alberta.  One male suspect wearing a balaclava demanding cash and cigarettes, robbed the Tempo gas station using bear spray stealing the cash register with an undisclosed amount of cash. A female store clerk was bear sprayed during the robbery.  The suspect male left in a white diesel truck. Camrose, Wetaskiwin and Leduc RCMP members responded. The female store clerk was treated by EMS and transported to Camrose hospital with non life threatening injuries and received medical treatment.   En Route Camrose RCMP members were advised of a vehicle fire on Range Road 213, a short distance from Hay Lakes.  Camrose RCMP attended that location and a white Ford Diesel truck burning out of control.    Witnesses advised a bald Caucasian male was observed in area operating the white Ford Diesel truck being followed by an older model dark colored GMC half ton truck with another bald Caucasian male driving and an unknown passenger.  RCMP Air services assisted in the search.   Camrose City Police assisted in locating the suspects inside the City of Camrose and all three suspects, two males and one female were arrested without incident.  All three individuals are known to each other.

Camrose RCMP in conjunction with Wetaskiwin General Investigation Section completed an investigation and charged the following individuals:

Jason Aron OLTMANNS (37) of Athabasca is charged with the following:

  • Robbery with Offensive Weapon
  • Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
  • Possession of Break-in Instruments
  • Arson

Mitchell Curtis BITZER (34) of Rochester is charged with the following:

  • Robbery with Offensive Weapon
  • Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
  • Possession of Break-in Instruments
  • Arson

Natasha Anne KIDLARK (38) of Rochester is charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
  • Possession of Break-in Instruments
  • Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000
  • Breach of release condition

All 3 subjects were brought before a Justice of the Peace.  Natasha KIDLARK was released on $1000 no cash recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court in Camrose on September 25, 2019. Both Mitchell BITZER and Jason OLTMANNS were released on $500 cash bail and scheduled to appear in court in Camrose on September 25, 2019.

Working directly in partnership with Camrose Police Department lead to the successful arrest of those involved in this serious event.

If anyone has information regarding these suspects, they are asked to contact the Wetaskiwin RCMP Detachment at 780-312-7267 or their local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.”

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After 15 years as a TV reporter with Global and CBC and as news director of RDTV in Red Deer, Duane set out on his own 2008 as a visual storyteller. During this period, he became fascinated with a burgeoning online world and how it could better serve local communities. This fascination led to Todayville, launched in 2016.

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Pierre Poilievre will run to represent Camrose, Stettler, Hanna, and Drumheller in Central Alberta by-election

Published on May 3, 2025

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By Anthony Murdoch

Conservative MP-elect Damien Kurek announced Friday he would be willing to give up his seat as an MP so Pierre Poilievre, who lost his seat Monday, could attempt to re-join Parliament.

Conservative MP-elect Damien Kurek announced Friday he would be willing to give up his seat in a riding that saw the Conservatives easily defeat the Liberals by 46,020 votes in this past Monday’s election. Poilievre had lost his seat to his Liberal rival, a seat which he held for decades, which many saw as putting his role as leader of the party in jeopardy.

Kurek has represented the riding since 2019 and said about his decision, “It has been a tremendous honor to serve the good people of Battle River—Crowfoot.”

“After much discussion with my wife Danielle, I have decided to step aside for this Parliamentary session to allow our Conservative Party Leader to run here in a by-election,” he added.

Newly elected Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney used his first post-election press conference to say his government will unleash a “new economy” that will further “deepen” the nation’s ties to the world.

He also promised that he would “trigger” a by-election at once, saying there would be “no games” trying to prohibit Poilievre to run and win a seat in a safe Conservative riding.

Poilievre, in a statement posted to X Friday, said that it was with “humility and appreciation that I have accepted Damien Kurek’s offer to resign his seat in Battle River-Crowfoot so that I can work to earn the support of citizens there to serve them in Parliament.”

 

“Damien’s selfless act to step aside temporarily as a Member of Parliament shows his commitment to change and restoring Canada’s promise,” he noted.

Carney said a new cabinet will be sworn in on May 12.

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Alberta

BMX Bandit: Sylvan Lake bank robber suspect escapes on BMX

Published on September 5, 2024

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News release from Alberta RCMP

Sylvan Lake RCMP respond to a report of an armed robbery at Sylvan Lake CIBC

On Sept. 4, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m.,  Sylvan Lake RCMP received a report of an armed robbery attempt at the Sylvan Lake CIBC situated at 5007 50 Street in Sylvan Lake Alta.  Witnesses reported seeing a lone male dressed in reflective safety clothing enter the bank armed with a crow bar. The male is described as:

  • Standing approximately 6 feet tall;
  • Ridding a BMX style bike;
  • Wearing a mask, dark sunglasses, high visibility construction type clothing.

Once in the bank, the suspect demanded the clerks to surrender over any available monies.  The male fled the bank on foot, last seen riding away on a mountain bike.  Fortunately no one was physically injured during this incident.

Members of the Sylvan Lake RCMP Detachment quickly responded to the area and conducted extensive patrols. The investigation is ongoing at this time.  If you have any information about this crime or those responsible, please call the Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-887-3333.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3TIPS.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.  To report a crime online, or for the access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

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