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Beaumont RCMP execute search warrant Update 2 Charges laid On March 14, 2021 the Beaumont General Investigation Section (GIS) Unit executed a search warrant in the City of Beaumont with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team, Leduc Detachment, CAD CRU, and Edmonton RCMP GIS. Recovered during the search was two replica firearms, one loaded prohibited firearm, one stolen firearm, a prohibited pistol magazine, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, as well as other stolen ...property. Nicholas Morgan Anderson-Kootenay (25) and Taylor Jean Fleming (22), both of Beaumont and Jacob Tyler Lien (24) of St. Albert are each facing over 20 criminal charges including possession of a firearm obtained by crime, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of stolen property, and fail to comply with a release condition. Following judicial interim release hearings, Anderson-Kootenay and Lien were remanded in custody. Both are scheduled to attend court in Leduc on March 18. Fleming has been released from custody and is scheduled to attend court in Leduc on April 8. The Beaumont RCMP GIS reports continued successful outcomes with investigations into stolen property and firearms. To date, in 2021, this is the third search warrant executed by the Beaumont GIS that has resulted in the seizure of a firearm. Public tips and information about illegal or suspicious activity within Beaumont is an important component in community safety.

The Beaumont Society for the Arts hosted live ice carving outside the Beaumont Library this week, with several artists stopping by to create beautiful works of art from snow and ice. (Lisa Berg)

March is National Fraud Prevention month March is Nation Fraud Prevention month and the Beaumont RCMP would like to remind residents to be vigilant with their personal information. Canadians fall victim to frauds every day causing significant financial losses. Most don't think it could happen to them, but fraudsters use sophisticated ways to target people of all ages. The impact of fraud on individuals, families and businesses can be devastating. Retirement savings, homes, bu...sinesses and in some cases, lives have all been lost. Frauds often front as banking or credit card services, government agencies, and even customer service representatives. Posing as seemingly trustworthy sources, scams con victims into providing their personal and, in most cases, financial information. Learning how to detect potential fraud is your best defense against falling victim to the crime. Alberta RCMP shares the following tips on how to spot a scam: Calls from unfamiliar area codes or numbers. Emails from unknown senders or addresses. Online or over the phone requests for immediate payments or money transfers, i.e. e-transfers, gifts cards, etc. When personal or financial information is requested via text, or email. Pre-recorded phone messages or voicemails from banks or government agencies. Be extra cautious when dealing with cheques from unknown parties. If you’re unfamiliar with how cryptocurrencies work, you should avoid dealing in them. If you are unsure of whether or not you are being targeted by a scam, check with family or friends, or visit the Government of Canada’s website to learn about common scam-types and how to protect yourself against them. If you have been the victim of a fraud, report it to your local law enforcement and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Contact your bank and credit card company if you believe your personal or financial information has been compromised. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is Canada's repository for data, intelligence and resource material related to fraud. It provides information to assist citizens, businesses and law enforcement in Canada and around the world. For up to date information and to view a list of common scams visit www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or call 1-888-495-8501 to reach the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. For more fraud prevention information, follow @RCMPinAlberta on Facebook and @RCMPAlberta on Twitter

We are so excited to welcome the community back into our building on Monday, March 8. Based on public health requirements, we will be limiting the number of pat...rons in the building to keep everyone safe. We cannot wait to resume offering our in-house services, including: Computer access Material browsing Reference, reader’s advisory, account services and troubleshooting help at our customer service desk Printing, faxing, scanning, photocopying Bookable study desk spaces (single person occupancy/desk) We will continue to offer curbside pickup of holds for anyone who is more comfortable receiving material that way. To access this service, call the library at 780-929-2665 when you receive notification that your hold is available for pickup, and we will book a curbside appointment. #beaumontlibrary #beaumontab #t4x929lib #covid19 #reopeningwithcare Please note that, in accordance with GOA public health regulations, customers and staff over the age of 2 will be required to wear masks at all times while in the library. We have disposable masks available. If you are unable to wear a mask, please contact us to hear about the options we offer for remote library service. We are happy to accommodate you!

In this week’s update, Mayor John Stewart discusses the Alberta government’s budget for 2021 and their vaccine rollout plan. Albertans 75 and older can now book... their vaccination for COVID-19. To book an appointment or sign up for notification when the vaccines will be available for you, visit https://www.alberta.ca/covid19-vaccine.aspx See more

Beaumont RCMP seek assistance to identify Porch Pirate Beaumont RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a male suspect involved with the theft of a package from a front porch. The male approached the residence and stole the package after the delivery driver had dropped it off. The male was wearing a burgundy sweatshirt, jeans, tan work boots and a black baseball hat.... With the increase in online shopping and home delivery’s this year, thefts of packages being left on the front porch is on the rise too. To help protect yourself against parcel thefts, reroute your packages to a more secure location such as your place of employment or track your shipment so you know when it arrives. If you can’t be home have a trusted friend or neighbor pick it up upon delivery. If you have information about this investigation, please call the Beaumont RCMP at 780-929-7410. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS.

Don't forget to stop by the Beaumont Library this week to drop off letters for Santa! https://www.thebeaumontnews.ca//beaumont-library-inviting-

Leduc Country Lights 2020 kicked off at the Leduc West Antique Society fairgrounds on Tuesday night, Dec. 1. Although the event is following safety protocols this year, the light display remains a family favourite around the holidays. As always, donations to the Leduc and District Food Bank are welcome. (Emily Jansen)

Nominations for the 2020 Winter Lights Contest are now open! Help us light up these long winter nights and nominate your house or a neighbour's by email at [email protected] or by calling 780-929-2848 by December 15. Houses will be judged on the following criteria: -Balance/Suitability -Colour/Special -Innovation/Creativity/Fun -Buzz Factor Judging will take place on Wednesday, December 16. Stayed tuned for details on prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Beaumont city council approved an extension of the Temporary Face Coverings bylaw on Oct. 27, mandating the wear of masks or face coverings in all public facilities, premises and vehicles, with some exceptions. The bylaw has been extended to Jan. 31, 2021. Read more on the Face covering requirements at https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/668/Face-covering-requirements

Beaumont Dairy Queen store invites residents to help make miracles happen through fundraising for local children’s hospitals From Monday, Oct. 5 until Sunday, Oct. 11, Dairy Queen fans in Beaumont and Devon are invited to support sick kids by ordering from their local participating Dairy Queen stores. Promotions will raise much needed funds for Stollery Children’s Hospital to support the children and families in need. As part of the fundraising initiative, five dollars will ...be donated for every DQ Cake or Blizzard Cake 8" or larger sold. Funds will be raised through in-store, pick-up and drive thru orders. In addition to the in-store fundraising, Dairy Queen is calling on Canadians to take part in the DQ Dance Challenge with a goal to spread joy through movement as a simple way to raise money to provide healing and happiness to kids across Canada. Dairy Queen’s Dance Challenge asks Canadians to do the DQ Dip & Curl Dance, a simple 3-step dance routine inspired by DQ’s iconic soft dipped cone. From now until October 11th, every time someone posts a video of them doing the DQ Dip and Curl dance to Instagram and/or Facebook using the hashtag #DQDanceChallenge and tagging @DQCanada, DQ will donate $1 to local children’s hospitals through Children’s Miracle Network up to $25,000. Dairy Queen is encouraging Canadians to challenge friends through tagging them in their post to help spread the word. On average, 35,000 children enter a Children’s Miracle Network hospital each week. That’s 5,000 per day or 62 per minute. To support the children and their families receiving treatment at Stollery Children’s Hospital, Dairy Queen employees, franchisees, volunteers and stakeholders come together throughout the year to help raise funds. Since the partnership began in 1984, DQ has become a top contributor to Children’s Miracle Network, with over $135 million raised to-date in support of sick and injured children across North America.

the Chantal Bérubé Community Youth Centre hosted a Fire Up Fridays event on Sept. 25, where Edmonton-based hip hop artist Arlo Maverick performed an outdoor show. (Alex Boates)

The annual Volunteer of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year Awards were presented at the Beaumont RCMP detachment on Sept. 14 by the Phillip Ki Joon Oh Foundation to longtime detachment volunteers Mary Zuzak and Bernice Kaleka, as well as volunteer swim coach Lauren Eusanio. (L-r) Sgt. Jeff Egan, Jeanne Oh, Bernice Kaleka and Mary Zuzak. (Emily Jansen)

The Beaumont Library held its annual Chalk A Block competition on Aug. 18, with family teams participating to draw the best Game On themed chalk art. After the competition, the library kicked off its Summer Wind-Up concert with Martin Kerr. (Emily Jansen)