Category: RCMP Updates

Samson Cree Nation, Alta. – The Maskwacis RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) is investigating the deaths of two toddlers which occurred on July 16, 2019. At 6:44 p.m., the RCMP responded to a call for assistance about two missing children.   The children were subsequently located by the family in a body of water on the property belonging to…

Edmonton – Traffic stops on Alberta’s highways can lead to significant seizures of illicit drugs, firearms, stolen goods and other contraband materials. In mid-May 2019, RCMP members stopped three different vehicles for various traffic offences near Lake Louise, Alta. The investigators noted numerous indicators of drug trafficking. The subsequent searches of the vehicles resulted in the…

Crowsnest Pass, Alta. – On July 12, 2019, Kananaskis Search and Rescue were able to recover the hiker’s body. The trail has now been reopened. No further information will be released. Background Crowsnest Pass, Alta – On July 10, 2019 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Crowsnest Pass RCMP received a call from Emergency Medical Services in…

Banff, Alberta – Throughout June, the Banff RCMP have conducted traffic enforcement operations targeting specific areas within the Banff town site. Operations have been performed at several locations, including the Banff sign on Mount Norquay Rd, the 100 block of Banff Avenue, and intersections on Wolf Street. The RCMP are observing frequent dangerous driving behaviours, including…

 In the early hours of July 4th, a 2012 Dodge RAM truck was stolen from a residence in Claresholm.  Later in the morning this vehicle was seen in a farm yard near Stavely. When the land owner approached, the vehicle sped off but the land owner was able to get a licence plate confirming it was…

Jasper, Alta. – On July 4, 2019 a group of climbers on the north side of Mt. Athabasca located an unexploded ordnance (UXO) and the Jasper RCMP initiated a response.  Several agencies worked together to secure the potentially volatile ordnance, resulting in its safe detonation.  The incident was reported to Jasper RCMP at 2:04 p.m. on…

Herbert Lake, Alta. – On June 30, 2019, at approximately 7:15 p.m. Lake Louise RCMP responded to a call of a drowning at Herbert Lake in Banff National Park.  The 25-year-old male had fallen off of the paddleboard he was using and did not re-surface.  Efforts by onlookers, the RCMP and the Parks Canada Visitor Safety…

Edmonton – Alberta roads typically experience an influx of drivers during long weekends and this Canada Day was no exception. From June 28 until July 1, 2019, three people lost their lives and 28 were injured in motor vehicle collisions in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions. “This Canada Day long weekend, Central Alberta RCMP Traffic Services conducted…

Okotoks, Alta.- Okotoks RCMP, Foothills Fire Department and Central Alberta Rescue Diving Society (CARDS) Dive Team spent yesterday morning and early afternoon continuing to search for the missing swimmer. The Foothills Fire Department dragged the bottom of the river and the CARDS Dive Team completed their search. Unfortunately, they have not been able to locate…

High River RCMP seeking public assistance High River, Alta – On May 20th 2019 High River RCMP responded to a 911 call from a local citizen stating a male had attempted to break into his Ford pickup. The suspect was interrupted by the victim and fled to a nearby getaway vehicle, during the event a firearm was produced…

Edmonton –  Canada Day is a great occasion for Albertans to hit the roads and enjoy the long weekend festivities. This Canada Day, Alberta RCMP Traffic Services will be concentrating enforcement activities on impaired driving. “We remind Albertans that driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is never okay. Impaired driving is both criminal and dangerous,”…

Okotoks, Alta. – On June 30, 2019 at approximately 8:00 p.m. Okotoks RCMP responded to the Highwood River in Foothills County, Alta. for a report of a missing swimmer. A male in this early 20’s jumped into the river from a ledge, surfaced for a moment, then went underwater and did not resurface.  Multiple witnesses…

High River RCMP would like to thank the public for helping with the identification of the male. On June 27, 2019, High River RCMP entered into an investigation in which an unknown male was arrested.  The male has refused to speak and would not provide his name to police.  The RCMP are requesting the public’s…

High River RCMP arrest leads to search warrant with a Male and Female facing numerous charges High River, Alberta –  High River RCMP execute search warrant after a male and a female were arrested in a stolen vehicle leading to numerous criminal charges. On June 13th, 2019, a High River RCMP member was conducting patrols and located a stolen…