You won't believe what the RCMP is still doing out there
Morning from Central Alberta — five communities, one correspondent, and all the stories the big papers forgot.
Well now, I'll tell you what, sometimes a story just digs its heels in and refuses to let go. We're talking about something out of Innisfail that's got legs like a yearling, even though it's nearly two decades old. The Innisfail RCMP is still actively looking for a man, Ohanes "Johnny" Melkon, who went missing way back in 2007. Nineteen years ago. Think about that for a minute. Most of the kids playing hockey down at the Innisfail Twin Arenas weren't even born yet.
### Still on the Trail
It reminds you that for some folks, "missing" isn't just a news cycle, it's a lifetime of wondering. Johnny was last seen leaving his place in Innisfail, and the fact that the RCMP is still putting out calls to the public after all these years tells you something about the tenacity of these investigations. It's not like the big city where folks can just disappear into the crowd. In a place like Innisfail, a community of about 8,000 souls right off the QE2, everyone knows everyone, or knows someone who does. For a person to vanish like that, it leaves a hole you can feel.
* **Who:** Ohanes "Johnny" Melkon * **When:** Last seen in 2007 * **Where:** Innisfail, Alberta * **What:** RCMP still seeking public assistance
This isn't some cold case file gathering dust in a back office; it's a live appeal, trying to bring some closure. It shows that even when the headlines move on, some stories, and some families, never stop waiting for an answer. For folks here in Central Alberta, whether you're in Red Deer proper or out in the smaller towns, it's a stark reminder that even in our quiet communities, mysteries can linger, and every set of eyes can make a difference.
Wyatt Brandt, MiTL Sports Desk, Red Deer.
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