A man and a woman are still in hospital and police are looking for help in solving the incident.
Close to 10 p.m. on Aug. 25, Maskwacis RCMP were called to a home on the Montana First Nation northeast of Ponoka in response to a 911 call regarding an assault.
Upon arrival, officers found a 37-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman suffering from serious injuries. Police provided first aid until EMS crews from Maskwacis and Ponoka were able to reach the scene.
The woman wound up being transported to Edmonton via STARS Air Ambulance, while the man was taken by ground ambulance to an area hospital. Both people are still in hospital, with the woman being reported as still in critical condition.
Police are currently investigating the circumstances of the incident and hoping that someone may have witnessed the assault or saw some activity in the area.
Anyone that may have some information or knows who may be involved are requested to contact the Maskwacis RCMP at (780) 585-4600 or their local police.
Thefts around Ponoka
Thefts continue to plague the Ponoka area, with more incidents being reported to Ponoka RCMP recently along with one stolen item recovered.
Police arrived at the Calnash Ag Event Centre on Aug. 25 following up on a reported break and enter to the facility’s offices.
Both the main and barn offices were broken into and about $1,300 in cash was stolen. The investigation into the incident is continuing.
A second theft occurred on Aug. 27 when an unknown suspect broke into the back office of the Stampede Plaza Petro-Canada station — located along Highway 53 on the west side of Ponoka. The theft resulted in the loss of about $3,500 in cash and the RCMP are still investigating.
Meanwhile, RCMP have recovered a black 2011 Can-AM Outlander ATV that police believe had been stolen. The quad was found on Aug. 22 in the area of Township Road 422 and Range Road 284 southwest of Ponoka. Area residents are requested to see if they are missing an ATV and contact the Ponoka RCMP, if they can prove ownership of the item.
For the above crimes, anyone that can provide information or know who may be involved are urged to call the Ponoka RCMP detachment at (403) 783-4472.
However, should people wish to remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.tipsubmit.com. Persons do not have to reveal their identity and the information provided may qualify for a reward.
- Dwyer