08/31/2026
OYEN RCMP INVESTIGATE ASSAULT, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
OYEN â Oyen RCMP are investigating two separate matters in the region, including an alleged assault in Oyen and damage to farm and construction equipment near Cereal.
Police responded to a disturbance at Ball Trailer Park in Oyen at approximately 10 p.m. on July 14. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from serious injuries.
According to RCMP, the investigation determined the victim had been struck with a baseball bat during an altercation.
As a result of the investigation, Errin Bloomquist, 37, of Oyen, has been charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and uttering threats.
Bloomquist was released from custody with conditions and is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Hanna on Sept. 23.
In a separate investigation, Oyen RCMP are asking for the public's assistance after farm and construction equipment was damaged near Cereal.
Police say the incidents occurred along Highway 886 sometime between 7 p.m. on Aug. 24 and 6 a.m. on Aug. 25.
Two combines, a header and construction equipment were damaged. RCMP did not provide an estimate of the damage or indicate whether investigators believe the two incidents are connected.
Anyone with information about either investigation is asked to contact Oyen RCMP at 403-664-3505. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), through P3Tips.com or using the P3 Tips app.
PHOTO: Two combines and a header were among the farm equipment damaged near Cereal sometime overnight between Aug. 24 and 25. Oyen RCMP are asking anyone with information about the incidents along Highway 886 to contact police. Photo courtesy Oyen RCMP
