By Kevin Gilby
CRAIK—RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15.
The vehicle, stolen from a local business, was later recovered that evening by the Brandon Police Service.
The suspect is reported to have stolen a vehicle from Edmonton and was proceeding eastward when the vehicle became disabled near Craik at which point another vehicle was stolen.
After eluding the RCMP during a high-speed chase in Manitoba, the Brandon Police Service were notified of the stolen vehicle. A short time later, the Brandon police located the vehicle, and a lone male occupant, in a Brandon motel parking lot.
The Edmonton man faces charges for possession of property obtained by crime. RCMP report that the man is to be remanded in Edmonton where he faces additional charges.
The thefts remain under investigation.
Craik RCMP cautions people to be extra vigilant about their vehicles and possessions as warmer weather brings an increase in transients and people travelling through the area.
Residents are urged to report any criminal or suspicious activity to the Craik RCMP detachment at (306) 734-5200.
Category Archives: Davidson
Cyclones bust Balcarres Broncs
DAVIDSON—Davidson Cyclones busted the Balcarres Broncs last Tuesday to advance to the Senior A South Semi-final against the Bethune Bulldogs.
Cyclones goalie Mark Zoerb shutout the Broncs to give his team the 5-0 win in Game 3 of the best of three-game series.
Cody Danberg (Pat Cey and Kyle Bortis) scored in the first minute of the game to put the Cyclones up 1-0.
While on the powerplay four minutes into the second period, Cey, from Zach Sim and Bortis, scored to give Davidson a two-goal advantage. Less than a minute later Carter Smith, from Derek Allan, padded the lead to 3-0. With eight minutes left in the period Bortis (Cey and Danberg) scored the Cyclones’ fourth unanswered goal of the game, ending Broncs’ goalie David Spooner’s night in net. The goalie change failed to turn the game to Balcarres’ favour. Bortis got his second goal of the game while the Cyclones were on the powerplay.
This would be the last goal of the night. The third period remained scoreless and Davidson skated away with the 5-0 win.
The Cyclones outplayed and out-hustled Balcarres throughout the game. The Broncs were noticeably out of gas and Spooner, who turned away 66 shots in Game 1 showed he is mortal.
“I think they wanted to try and win it in Balcarres the night before,” Cyclones coach Jason Shaw said.
This go-for-broke approach to Game 2 in Balcarres Feb. 16 cost the Broncs. Balcarres had a 2-0 lead late in the first period before Carter Smith, from Brett Ward, put Davidson on the scoreboard with 15 seconds remaining.
The score remained 2-1 well into the second period before Balcarres scored again to take a short-lived 3-1 lead. Seconds later, Brett Siroski, from Colton Allan, scored to close the gap. The Broncs came out in the third period with an early goal while on the powerplay for a 4-2 lead.
It looked as though the Broncs were on their way to a win and about to sweep the Cyclones out of provincials. Davidson, who had outshot Balcarres 32-17 by the end of the second period kept firing and wore Spooner down.
Sim scored first and then Cey had the tying goal. With three minutes remaining, Smith potted the go-ahead goal and Jason Schneider had the empty netter with 19 seconds remaining for the 6-4 win.
The Cyclones were in Bethune Sunday for Game 1 of the best of three South Semi-Final series. Game 2 is in Davidson this Thursday.
Bill Olaf Wick
1941-2015
Bill passed away peacefully at his home in the arms of his loving wife Carol at Strongfield, Saskatchewan on February 9, 2015.
Bill was born on March 11, 1941 in Saskatoon City Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask.
He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 52 years Carol (Hutchinson); his daughter Susan (Ward) Macza, their children William, Lucas and Grace of High River, Alta.; Steven (Lora-Lee McKay) Wick and his children, Brandy and Arlee of Strongfield, SK; Bob Wick and his sons Kegan and Ransom of Hanley, Sask.; one great-granddaughter Paysley of Strongfield; as well as sisters, Geraldine Torguson and Lorraine (Gerry) Cooper; brothers-in-law Gerry (Heather) Hutchinson and Gary (Myrna Boorman) Hutchinson; sisters-in-law Vicky (Mervin) Lee and Betty Hutchinson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, Olaf and Elizabeth Wick; his father- and mother-in-law John and Elva Hutchinson; as well as his brother-in-law Clarence Torguson.
Bill trained as a mechanic and spent time on earth moving equipment during the construction of Gardiner Dam. He and Carol resided on the farm at Strongfield until 1989 when they moved to the town of Strongfield. While residing on the farm Bill worked at Rabbit Lake for Cameco and Eldorado Mines. In later years he worked for Clean Harbors in northern Alberta and B.C. During this time he continued to work the farm with his son Steve.
Bill spent many years riding security at the Craven Country Jamboree on his trusty mule, Molly. Another passion of Bill’s was attending auction sales, purchasing treasures and converting them into usable gems.
A celebration of Bill’s life was held on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Strongfield Community Hall.
Donations may be made to the Strongfield Community Hall or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.
RCMP investigate possible attempted child abductions
DAVIDSON—RCMP are seeking the public’s help to find out the identity of a man who approached a child under the age of 12 outside Davidson School Thursday, Feb. 12.
Craik RCMP received a report that at about 3:30 p.m., while the child was waiting to cross the street, a grey car approached the child and the driver told the child that, “their mother had told him to pick them up” and to get in the car. The child said, “no” and ran for help.
The car was seen leaving the area, driving south on Government Road. The child told an adult and Craik RCMP were contacted at 5:30 p.m.
The man was driving what is described as a grey, four-door car. The man is described as Caucasian with brown curly hair, blue eyes and between the ages of 30 and 40 years old. He was wearing a black, hooded sweater, a black watch and a ring on his left hand with a red jewel in it.
Craik RCMP are investigating this incident and ask the public’s help. If anyone has any information, they are asked to contact Craik RCMP at 306-734-5200.
Outlook/Elbow RCMP are investigating a similar complaint the detachment received last Thursday afternoon.
At 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, police report that a man had approached a child, under the age of 12, while they were walking near a business on Franklin Street in Outlook.
A blue truck approached the child and the driver told the child that, “their mother was in the hospital and they needed to go with him.” The child said, “no” and ran for help. The child told a parent and the Outlook RCMP were contacted at 4:40 p.m.
The man was driving what was described as a blue, extended cab truck, likely a GMC model. The truck box was open and had no cover, had some of the paint chipped on it and had silver trim around the wheel wells. The lone adult male is described as being heavy-set, middle-aged with a trimmed dark brown beard. He was wearing a red ‘Budweiser” hat.
If anyone has information, to help the investigation, they should contact Outlook/Elbow RCMP at 306-867-5440 or Elbow RCMP at 306-854-1830.
Dr. Ola begins Davidson practice
By Kevin Gilby
DAVIDSON—Dr. Ola began her practice in Davidson on the Feb. 2 temporarily working out of the Community Services Wing of the Davidson Health Centre.
Originally from Nigeria, Dr. Ola received her medical training in Osun State, Nigeria and a Masters of Public Health from the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom.
The path to Davidson was not direct for Dr. Ola. She moved from Nigeria to Brampton, Ont., and then to Saskatoon before being matched to the Davidson area after the Heartland Health Region performed a detailed selection process.
“I had always envisioned settling down in a small, beautiful and nice community,” she said, adding, “it’s perfect for raising kids.”
Dr. Ola comes to Davidson with her husband, also a family physician, and their 2-year-old son. “My son was really excited about the Kindergarten section of the Davidson School and I believe he can’t wait to start,” she said.
Impressed with the recreational facilities, the churches, and the warm reception she received during her tour of the town in December, Dr. Ola is excited that “there is so much fascinating stuff going on and we do sincerely look forward to making Davidson our new home and raising our family here.”
The family intends to settle in Davidson and are looking forward to having a “patient-centred medical practice where the medical needs of the community are met in a timely fashion.”
For the next few weeks, Dr. Ola will be busy interviewing for an assistant and setting up her own practice within the Davidson Health Centre.
Suspects sought in Davidson crime
DAVIDSON—Craik RCMP are seeking information to help solve a crime that took place Dec. 18, 2014 in Davidson.
In the afternoon of Dec. 18, police report that a man and woman entered a business on the 900 block of Railway Avenue and stole several items. They fled the scene in a vehicle that is possibly a light blue or silver coloured Chrysler Sebring.
The male is described as approximately 25 years of age, Caucasian, about 5’5″ tall and has a skinny build. The female is described as about 25 years of age, Caucasian, about 5’4″ tall, with a skinny build and shoulder length dark brown hair with a purple streak in it.
If you have information about this or any other crime, contact Craik RCMP Detachment at 306-734-5200 or call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.