Regular Transit Service introduced from Red Deer to Innisfail, Penhold, and Springbrook

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From The County of Red Deer

Local municipalities launch 2A South Regional Transit

Communities of Innisfail, Penhold, and Springbrook now connected by transit thanks to pilot project.

Representatives from the Government of Alberta, Red Deer County, Town of Innisfail, Town of Penhold, and the City of Red Deer are pleased to announce the launch of a new pilot project for regional transit service. The service, known as 2A South Regional Transit, connects residents in these communities with various locations in the region.

The project is a collaborative effort between the partner municipalities and the province. The Government of Alberta provided $700,000 in funding from the Rural Transportation Pilot Project program to help launch this transit service. 2A South Regional Transit will connect with Red Deer Transit at the Bower Mall bus stop. This means residents from these communities can connect with multiple Red Deer Transit routes using one main connection.

Anyone interested in trying 2A South Regional Transit is encouraged to take advantage of free rides during the first month of operations. After January, fares will be priced at $5.00 per trip.

According to Red Deer County Community Services Manager Jo-Ann Symington, “The 2A South Regional Transit project will offer tremendous mobility for those who do not drive – or choose not to drive – to connect with the people and places that matter to them. This pilot project will serve as a real-time test of the demand for ongoing transit from these communities.

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On Oct. 8, 2023, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Three Hills RCMP responded to a break and enter in progress while the home owner was home and hiding inside. Members arrived at the residence and observed suspects fleeing the area in a vehicle. Three Hills RCMP located the vehicle and one male suspect after he lit a fire to a farm field to try and evade police. The male was arrested shortly after and identified by police. Police confirmed the vehicle was stolen and officers located break and enter tools and stolen property inside the vehicle.

Joseph Vincent (30), a resident of Sylvan Lake, Alta., has been charged with:

Arson – Damage to Property
Break and Enter Residence
Possession of Break-in Instruments
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Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Vincent was remanded into custody to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller on Oct. 13, 2023.

Three Hills RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Jamie Day stated “I am proud of the responding members from the Three Hills Detachment. A lot of work went into catching this offender and I am, thankful that no one was hurt during the incident. This demonstrates the importance, effectiveness and dedication from our members. Three Hills RCMP remains fully committed in building safer communities by working in partnership with our community as well as through investigative and enforcement efforts to achieve this goal. An instrumental tool that aided the investigation, was camera footage provided by the victims linking the individual to multiple incidents. I would like to thank Southern Alberta District Crime Analyst for his assistance providing intel that was critical to the investigation.”

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28 year old Blackfalds woman arrested after drug trafficking investigation

Published on October 11, 2023

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Blackfalds RCMP lay charges after drug trafficking investigation

In the summer of 2023, Blackfalds RCMP began an investigation into drug trafficking in the Blackfalds area. As a result of the investigation, on Sept. 5th, 2023, RCMP observed the suspect who appeared to be selling drugs from a Toyota Camry. RCMP initiated a traffic stop and arrested the suspect. RCMP seized:

86.8 grams of suspected Methamphetamine
5.6 grams of suspected Cocaine
93 Percocet pills
A loaded prohibited/Restricted firearm
$5100 in Canadian Currency
16 grams of suspeceted Fentanyl
Other pills that are not yet known.

Evidence obtained in the search of the vehicle led officers to continue the investigation. On Sept. 6, 2023, RCMP executed a search warrant at a hotel in Red Deer. As a result of the search of the hotel room, RCMP seized:

28.3 grams of suspected methamphetamine
8 grams of suspected Cocaine
12.6 grams of suspected Fentanyl

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Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (x4)
Possession of the Proceeds of Crime
Weapons offences (x4)
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Fail to Comply with Release Order (x2)

Bordersen has been taken before a justice of the peace and remanded with her next appearance date set for Oct. 19, 2023, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.