Arthur C. Green

Record Staff

This winter season has been a nightmare for Fort Saskatchewan resident Marie Wylie who is a senior citizen. That is because her snow clearing contract with Yeg Services has not been honored.

Marie Wylie says Tyler J Mitchell took her cash, signed a contract and when it came time to shovel her property he split.

“I am disappointed on how he took advantage of me,” Wylie said. “How could he do this to people.”

Wylie signed a contract with Mitchell under the business name of YEG Services to clear her property on Oct 18, 2018, for a sum of $525 for the season starting November, 2018, to March 31, 2019. A contract which is not worth the paper its written-on Wylie says.

Tyler J Mitchell showed up to Wylie’s house on Oct 18, 2018, to collect funds and complete the document which, Michele Mitchell, Tyler’s wife announced on her Facebook wall.

“I had my neighbor take a picture of Tyler’s license plate while he was at my house for my protection,” Wylie said. “I obtained his ad from a flyer which was left in my mailbox.”

YEG Services came to clear her property three times between Oct-Dec Wylie says but the last time she heard from the company was on December 24, 2018.

“I cannot get a hold of them,” Wylie said. “I have left several phone messages and emails.”

Postmedia was successful in contacting Tyler’s wife Michele Mitchell whom Wylie says she has had conversations with during the contract signature process.

“This is not my company,” Michele Mitchell told Postmedia in a Facebook conversation. “Yes, I was answering the phones. But haven’t for over a month and this has nothing to do with me.”

Michele Mitchell also didn’t return any calls after Post media left messages. Instead, she provided excuses.

“I just tried, said your line was busy,” Michele Mitchell said. “My phone isn’t working right now and my carrier’s system is down.”

Wylie has contacted local RCMP about this matter and was told she is out of luck.

“The RCMP looked into it,” Wylie said. “But they can’t find any criminal activity.”

Postmedia was able to obtain information which suggests Tyler J Mitchell has other companies operating under the names of CORE Aeration, Discounttek and YEG Services.

“I purchased this snow clearing contract for my sick husband who has difficulty completing this task,” Wylie said. “Luckily I have a friendly neighbor who has kept my driveway and steps clear.”

Wylie is warning other residents to never pay for a service with cash. Mitchell wouldn’t accept another form of payment Wylie said.

Postmedia left several messages for Yeg Services prior to the deadline but they didn’t return any messages.

agreen@postmedia.com

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