Donalda and Area Crime Watch and Community Awareness
Main street T0B 1H0 Donalda, AB, Canada

As a small retail business owner in Alberta it is a stressful time. We are just starting into the busiest season of the year, the Christmas season which takes ...many small businesses into the realm of profitablity. We listen each day to the growing Covid numbers, seeing which new safety measures will be added. Praying that we will not be shut down again, as we know it will be even harder to overcome the second shutdown, especially in these months when you have reached into your savings and went all in for inventory to provide and serve your community. You watch jurisdictions around you like Manitoba and Ontario suffocate their small business into extinction. I have been so appreciative to this point on how Premier Kenney has handled the situations. I have appreciated his balanced approach allowing us to be responsible adults. Taking precautions, but allowing us to continue to operate. They are taking into account what a shut down would mean on mental health, addictions, poverty, abuse, and so many other factors. I recognize Premier Kenney and his team are in an incredibly difficult spot but I commend you for being reasonable. I commend you for continuing to give the responsibility to the people. I thank you, for continuing to let me have the ability to provide for my family, and to be of service to my community.

School status map https://www.alberta.ca/scho/covid-19-school-status-map.htm

Please read... let's not help with the craziness

https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

State of emergency declared https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

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Our officers are dedicated to conserve and protect our fish and wildlife resources. You can help by reporting suspicious or illegal hunting or fishing activing ...through the Report A Poacher line. Report A Poacher can be reached all day, everyday at 1-800-642-3800 or online at https://www.alberta.ca/report-poacher.aspx. All calls are kept strictly confidential and you can remain anonymous. If you see something that may be poaching, record as much information as possible: - Date and time - Location - Vehicle description and licence number - Description of who was involved in the crime - Details of the violation and any other details you can think of, no matter how insignificant they might seem The information you provide could lead to a conviction (and possibly a reward for your help). Poaching covers a wide range of violations including fishing or hunting out of season, night hunting, hunting from the road, exceeding limits, hunting while intoxicated and illegal sales of wildlife or fish. It can also be used for reporting major violations to land and habitat such destruction of stream beds and habitat.

It’s #NationalChildDay November 20th has been annually recognized as a day in which we honour the rights of children and youth, and the important role they p...lay in our communities and in their own lives. Children deserve every opportunity for a bright future- basic needs, protection from harm and to have their voices heard. While today is celebratory of those rights, it is also important to bring attention to those who are not receiving the respect and treatment they are entitled to. Child Advocacy Centres across Alberta invite you to celebrate National Child Day with us not just today, but year round. #childadvocacy #kidscantell

FYI: Until Further Notice our location will NOT be offering asymptomatic COVID testing. Please call 811 to book your appointment. The decision for pharmacy to... halt testing was made by the government and AHS in the middle of October. There are a few pharmacies still offering Asymptomatic COVID testing as part of the airport pilot project.

On November 5, 2018, fish and wildlife officers received a report from a concerned citizen regarding the illegal killing of a grizzly bear by two individuals. ...The concerned citizen was also assaulted by the two individuals for gathering evidence against them. The incident took place at a random hunting camp location in the Indian Graves Area along Range Road 532, west of Highway 22. Officers determined that just past midnight on November 3, a grizzly bear approached the suspects’ meat pole structure, 50 yards from their hunting camp. The bear fed on two low hanging deer carcasses. One of the deer carcasses was removed from the camp and the other was secured higher on the meat pole. One of the hunters at the camp also set up a trail camera so they can identify what was coming in to feed on the carcasses. Later that evening, the grizzly bear came back to the meat pole multiple times to attempt to reach the remaining carcass. Given the time of the year, the bear was food motivated, as he was preparing for hibernation. Over a three hour period, two of the hunters focused their attention on the bear’s activity. At approximately 10:28 pm, the two individuals made the decision to shoot and kill the grizzly bear, while using the motion sensor spotlight to help see the body of the bear. When the other campers asked why the shot was fired, the suspects told them that it was just a warning shot. The following morning, the witness who reported the incident to fish and wildlife officers found a dead grizzly bear near the meat pole site. The witness started to collect evidence from his trail cameras and take photos of the grizzly bear and vehicles in the camp. The suspects discovered the witness taking photographs and assaulted the witness. They attempted to force the witness to give up his password by threatening him with an axe. The other campers intervened and convinced the suspects to return his cellphone and let the witness go. Other campers from nearby camps also witnessed the assault. When officers arrived at the hunting camp, they interviewed the suspects. One of them eventually confessed to his involvement in the shooting and killing of the grizzly bear. He took officers to where the carcass was dumped in a drainage area covered up with branches in an attempt to conceal it. The bullet entry wound was through the left hind quarter of the bear, travelling through the chest area, exiting out the front right shoulder, resulting in its death. Evidence collected through interviews, photos and video footage showed that the bear was not exhibiting any aggressive behaviour towards the individuals at any point. It also showed that neither of them made any attempts to scare the bear away or leave the camping area. There were no grounds for self-defence shooting. On January 6, 2020, Jeffrey Edison Hambrook plead guilty for hunting out of season, assault and uttering threats in relation to property. Gary Edgar Gilson also plead guilty to unlawful possession of wildlife, theft under $5,000 and uttering threats in relation to property. The courts gave both men a one-year conditional sentence and a three year hunting suspension. Both men were also fined a total of $22,000 for the killing of the bear and for unlawful possession of wildlife. Any time a grizzly bear is put down in Alberta, it is our duty to investigate as they are considered threatened. If officers find evidence the bear was an immediate and imminent threat to a person, there would be no charges. It is best to be honest and report the incident right away, and if it was truly self defence, that will come out in the investigation. Anyone who witnesses, or has information on, any illegal or suspicious hunting or fishing activity or serious public land abuse is encouraged to call the 24-hour Report A Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800 or submitting a report online at https://www.alberta.ca/report-poacher.aspx. The Report A Poacher program is a way for the public to help us protect our natural environment.

We are responding to the rising COVID-19 spread by implementing stronger public health measures for all communities on the enhanced list, including Camrose Coun...ty. These targeted measures apply to all communities on the enhanced list: -Restaurants, bars, lounges and pubs must stop liquor sales by 10pm and close by 11pm (Nov.13-27) -15-person limit on social and family gatherings - indoors and outdoors - where people are mixing and mingling. -50-person limit on indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies and funeral services. -No social gatherings inside your home or outside of your community. Instead, socialize outdoors or in structured settings, like restaurants or other business that are subject to legal limits and take steps to prevent transmission. -Limit of 3 cohorts: your core household, your school, and one other sport or social cohort. Young children who attend child care can be part of 4 cohorts. -Wear a mask in all indoor work settings, except when alone in a workspace or an appropriate barrier is in place. -Employers in office settings should implement measures to reduce the number of employees in the workplace at one time. -Faith-based gatherings limited to 1/3 capacity at one time. We are asking all Albertans to do their part. If these measures are not successful, it will be necessary to implement more restrictive measures. For more information, visit: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

*** EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. *** This is a reality in our daily routine almost EVERY DAY now In the past 48 hours we’ve taken in over 20 cats to our already full pro...gram. Our waiting list of cats to come in sits at over 20. Our barn cat program list sits at 40+. Our cat program is small and we are maxed. *** This is the reality for cats right now His ears will fall off, the tip of his tail will fall off... because we as humans have failed him. This is the more positive reality for the offspring of unaltered farm cats. This is the more positive reality for cats dropped off in the country to fend for themselves. This is the more positive reality for unaltered stray cats wandering the streets looking for food. Let that sink in.... THIS IS THE POSITIVE OUTCOME This cat wandered to someone’s door who answered his cries for help and luckily the day she messaged we had an open bank. Our hearts hurt for others like this who haven’t had their cries answered yet. Every rescue is FULL ON CATS. We want to say yes to them all but we can’t. So we ask for your help; ADOPT A CAT SPAY & NEUTER YOUR CATS DON’T GET A CAT IF YOU CANT COMMIT TO 10-20 YEARS and PLEASE TATTOO OR CHIP YOUR CATS SO THEY CAN GET BACK TO YOU ** Support your local cat rescues... they are doing their best and their hearts are breaking right now *** To donate to our Cat Program click the link below or donate via emt to [email protected] Please include Cat Program in comments For tax receipt email proof of donation with full name and address do [email protected] #spayandneuteryourcats #adoptacat #begoodhumans

Bus #464 (D. Locati), serving the Forestburg area, will not be running November 25, 26 and 27. Parents on that route are asked to arrange alternate transportation for their children on these days. Our apologies for the inconvenience.

Newest intake - Milo - found abandoned at Whitesands (Buffalo Lake). Milo is dirty and a little worse for wear but nothing that some good TLC can’t cure. In foster care.

My son was heading home from work, north on highway 56 and nearly hit three horses out on the road. Somewhere between highway 601 and the dump. One is wearing a blanket. This was around 6:30 am.

** EARLY MORNING RESCUE ** We got a call from the RCMP at 5 this morning about a skinny cold mom and her 7 babies. We headed out to help!!... We are desperately in need of puppy food, it leaves our shelves faster than it comes in!! WAYS TO DONATE: 1) Via our Brindle Pet Supplies WISH LIST: www.brindlepets.ca/donate Use code SAVINGGRACE at checkout to receive 15% off your donation! Enter our address and they’ll deliver right to us! 4932 50 ave, Alix AB T0C0B0 2) Donate via the Tail Blazers Red Deer website www.tailblazersreddeer.com. Use code savinggrace at checkout to receive 15% off your donation AND select STORE PICK UP and they’ll know it’s for us 3) Donate via our AMAZON WISH LIST https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/2FZZT769GE7IY/ 4) Purchase a Food Sponsorship off our website store at www.savinggracecanada.com/store and we’ll do the shopping for you! 5) OR drop off food at our shelter ANY DAY OF THE WEEK between 9-8! We REALLY REALLY APPRECIATE your help feeding our animals and WE COULD NOT DO IT WITHOUT YOU! * all donations over $25 are tax deductible