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Rural Crime Prevention session held in Evansburg
by Dana McArthur
Yellowhead County residents had another
opportunity to attend a learning session and ask
questions on how to protect their rural properties
from crime.
This latest session was held at the Evansburg
Legion Hall on November 28 beginning at 7 p.m.
It was presented by Yellowhead County in
partnership with the Alberta Rural Crime Watch
Association and the RCMP.
Christopher Read, the County's Director of
Community Services was the emcee for the
evening. Also present was County Mayor Sandra
Cherniawsky, Councillor Anthony Giezen, and
Councillor Dawn Mitchell. The presenters
included Cor De Wit from Alberta Rural Crime
Watch Association and Evansburg RCMP Staff
Sergeant Brian Topham whose presentations
included crime reduction tips and property safety
strategies.
Community members also learn concepts to
reduce potential criminal activity when posting on
social media, that could assist a criminal in
targeting their property. This included limiting any The RCMP, Alberta Rural Crime Watch County Mayoral candidate Wayne Murphy chats
vacation information or pictures they share online Association, and Yellowhead County partnered to with area residents during the County's Rural
while away. bring a Rural Crime Prevention session to Crime Prevention session held in Evansburg on
Crime Intelligence Analyst from K-Division Evansburg on November 28. November 28. submitted
Kim Audette offered tips based on Crime
Prevention through Environmental Design
(CPTED) concepts and other measures to help
prevent theft. The CPTED concept uses the idea of
good property maintenance and techniques to act
as a deterrent to rural crime. It also increases the
perceived likelihood of detection and
apprehension of potential thieves coming on to
rural property.
In a follow-up interview, Christopher Read said,
"The biggest take-a-way from the meeting is that
residents can do a lot to protect their properties. If
we remember the concept of neighbourliness we
can help make everybody's property safer."
If you live on an acreage, farm, or any out-of-
the-way rural area, there are steps you can take to
protect your home, possessions, and property.
"Sightlines, gates, doorbells, and simple things
like taking keys out of vehicles. We've been There was a sizable turnout for the Rural Crime Prevention session held in Evansburg on November 28.
leaving keys inside of vehicles around the farm for submitted
100 years and they have been safe, but
unfortunately those days are over." often feel reporting suspicious activity does current legislation they should talk to their MP and
"Our local law enforcement are very dedicated anything. But it does create data for the statistical MLA. Vigilantism is a crime. Take evidence,
and hard working with a lot of resources they can models and the models contribute to the policing report, but do not confront," advised Read.
bring to bear —that shone through throughout the method that is chosen. The RCMP has brought The goal of these sessions is to listen to
evening. The justice system is perhaps overworked extra resources into the county to tackle issues resident's concerns, offer feedback, and advise on
and that is where people had the most complaints," based on these models." proper safeguards and other practical solutions to
said Read. "The idea of vigilantism always comes up at help limit potential security risks and take
Referring to Crime Intelligence Analyst Kim these meetings and the legal position is —don't do precautions to prevent theft and other rural
Audette's talk, Read commented, "Residents don't it. If residents have ideas for changes to the property crimes.
On December 4, Gelmici Jewellers owner Stacey Gelmici-Saunders presented Reflections Coordinator Heather Patenaude and Volunteer Marion Bachand
with a cheque for $1020. The money was raised for Reflections through the businesses' sale of 100 charity gift bags during Community Light Up on November
14. “The 100 bags were sold out in two and a half hours, which was crazy,” said Gelmici-Saunders. photo Cassie Kushniruk
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Rural Crime Prevention session held in Evansburg
by Dana McArthur
Yellowhead County residents had another
opportunity to attend a learning session and ask
questions on how to protect their rural properties
from crime.
This latest session was held at the Evansburg
Legion Hall on November 28 beginning at 7 p.m.
It was presented by Yellowhead County in
partnership with the Alberta Rural Crime Watch
Association and the RCMP.
Christopher Read, the County's Director of
Community Services was the emcee for the
evening. Also present was County Mayor Sandra
Cherniawsky, Councillor Anthony Giezen, and
Councillor Dawn Mitchell. The presenters
included Cor De Wit from Alberta Rural Crime
Watch Association and Evansburg RCMP Staff
Sergeant Brian Topham whose presentations
included crime reduction tips and property safety
strategies.
Community members also learn concepts to
reduce potential criminal activity when posting on
social media, that could assist a criminal in
targeting their property. This included limiting any The RCMP, Alberta Rural Crime Watch County Mayoral candidate Wayne Murphy chats
vacation information or pictures they share online Association, and Yellowhead County partnered to with area residents during the County's Rural
while away. bring a Rural Crime Prevention session to Crime Prevention session held in Evansburg on
Crime Intelligence Analyst from K-Division Evansburg on November 28. November 28. submitted
Kim Audette offered tips based on Crime
Prevention through Environmental Design
(CPTED) concepts and other measures to help
prevent theft. The CPTED concept uses the idea of
good property maintenance and techniques to act
as a deterrent to rural crime. It also increases the
perceived likelihood of detection and
apprehension of potential thieves coming on to
rural property.
In a follow-up interview, Christopher Read said,
"The biggest take-a-way from the meeting is that
residents can do a lot to protect their properties. If
we remember the concept of neighbourliness we
can help make everybody's property safer."
If you live on an acreage, farm, or any out-of-
the-way rural area, there are steps you can take to
protect your home, possessions, and property.
"Sightlines, gates, doorbells, and simple things
like taking keys out of vehicles. We've been There was a sizable turnout for the Rural Crime Prevention session held in Evansburg on November 28.
leaving keys inside of vehicles around the farm for submitted
100 years and they have been safe, but
unfortunately those days are over." often feel reporting suspicious activity does current legislation they should talk to their MP and
"Our local law enforcement are very dedicated anything. But it does create data for the statistical MLA. Vigilantism is a crime. Take evidence,
and hard working with a lot of resources they can models and the models contribute to the policing report, but do not confront," advised Read.
bring to bear —that shone through throughout the method that is chosen. The RCMP has brought The goal of these sessions is to listen to
evening. The justice system is perhaps overworked extra resources into the county to tackle issues resident's concerns, offer feedback, and advise on
and that is where people had the most complaints," based on these models." proper safeguards and other practical solutions to
said Read. "The idea of vigilantism always comes up at help limit potential security risks and take
Referring to Crime Intelligence Analyst Kim these meetings and the legal position is —don't do precautions to prevent theft and other rural
Audette's talk, Read commented, "Residents don't it. If residents have ideas for changes to the property crimes.
On December 4, Gelmici Jewellers owner Stacey Gelmici-Saunders presented Reflections Coordinator Heather Patenaude and Volunteer Marion Bachand
with a cheque for $1020. The money was raised for Reflections through the businesses' sale of 100 charity gift bags during Community Light Up on November
14. “The 100 bags were sold out in two and a half hours, which was crazy,” said Gelmici-Saunders. photo Cassie Kushniruk
