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Resident sexually assaulted by repeat offender at Edith Cavell Care Center

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August 30, 2011

Via Facsimile 403 329 4245
Letter to follow

The Chief of Police Mr. Tom McKenzie
Lethbridge Regional Police Service
135 1 Avenue S. Lethbridge, AB T1J 0A1

RE: Edith Cavell Care Centre 1255 5 Avenue S. Lethbridge, AB. T1J 0V6

Sexual Assault of  – resident, Edith Cavell Care Center, on or about Thursday August 25, 2011 @ 2:00 PM

It has been reported to us that a sexual assault took place at the above referenced place and time. The assault was witnessed by a staff person. The sister was also present but did not witness the full extent of the assault.

It has been further reported to us that an Incident Report was prepared and signed by, F. the sister of Ms. D and filed with the office of the Director of Nursing, Ms. Linda Darlene Timmons RN.

The perpetrator is a resident of the facility. It has been further reported to us that this is not the first Incident Report that has been filed in regard to this man’s behaviour towards female residents in the facility.

This matter was made known to Laurie RN, who then moved the perpetrator to another unit, London Lane.

We respectfully ask that your Police Service investigate this matter. Thank you.

Elder Advocates of Alberta Society

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