RCMP investigating break in at Water Valley Fire Station

RCMP are investigating a break-in at the Water Valley Fire Station early on November 24th. The incident happened around 3:50 a.m., and several specialized rescue tools were stolen, including Genesis shears, spreaders, a ram, and a Halligan pry bar.

All items are serialized and have been reported to RCMP and the appropriate registries. Residents are asked to watch for unusual activity or equipment that appears out of place. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Didsbury RCMP non-emergency line at 403-335-3382.

Emergency Services has put temporary measures in place to ensure response capability until the tools are recovered or replaced.

According to Cremona and District Emergency Services Facebook post last week, several community members and businesses have stepped up to donate equipment for the station.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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