Image Credit: Contributed / Ashcroft RCMP

By James Peters

Aurora the Pickup

Ashcroft RCMP choose ‘Aurora’ as new truck moniker after naming contest

Dec 28, 2023 | 1:50 PM

KAMLOOPS — Ashcroft RCMP have announced the winner of the detachment’s contest to name its new pickup truck.

The truck, formerly known as ‘AS5101,’ will now be called ‘Aurora.’

The name was submitted by 12-year-old Michaela Aie, who noted the name is significant because examples of aurora borealis are frequently seen in Ashcroft. Michaela added the bright bands of light seen during northern lights reminded her of the lights on a police vehicle.

Runners up were 12-year-old Liam Olsen, who suggested ‘Ablaze,’ and 11-year-old Arden Rowe, who submitted the name ‘Apprehender.’

The young winner and runners-up received “a variety of RCMP goodies,” according to the detachment.

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