Category: RCMP Updates

  • High River RCMP – Single Vehicle Collision

    High River RCMP – Single Vehicle Collision

    On March 31st, 2016, at approximately 8:30 pm, High River RCMP were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 2 northbound underneath the Highway 23 overpass on the east side of High River. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Mazda 3 was traveling northbound on Highway 2 when it lost control and entered the centre…

  • Alberta RCMP out this past long weekend patrolling Alberta’s highways

    Alberta RCMP out this past long weekend patrolling Alberta’s highways

      Edmonton, AB – While many Albertans were enjoying time with family friends over the Easter long weekend, the RCMP and Alberta Sheriffs were on duty patrolling the province’s roads. Although some investigations are still underway and not all the data from police has been tallied yet, overall the RCMP saw a decline in the…

  • Jasper RCMP seize drugs and cash during execution of search warrant

    Jasper RCMP seize drugs and cash during execution of search warrant

      Jasper, Alberta – On Sunday, March 27, 2016 members of the Jasper RCMP detachment executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence located in Jasper, Alberta. As a result of the search, 34 ounces of cocaine and 4.6 grams of crystal meth were seized representing a street value of approximately…

  • Structure Fire in Balzac, Police Requesting Public Stay Clear

    Structure Fire in Balzac, Police Requesting Public Stay Clear

    Balzac, AB – Airdrie Rural RCMP and Beiseker RCMP as well as Rocky View Fire Services are responding to a structure fire on Range Road 281 between Township Road 252 and Highway 564 in Balzac. At this point Range Road 281 is closed between Township 252 and Highway 564. Police are requesting the public avoid the area. Further information will…

  • RCMP Raymond – Break, Enter & Theft

    RCMP Raymond – Break, Enter & Theft

    Stirling, Alberta — In the early hours of March 28, 2016, the Raymond RCMP were dispatched to a break and enter to the Street Side Market, located at 218 4 Avenue in Stirling. At approximately 4:45 a.m., a male suspect smashed the glass front door of the business and proceeded to enter. Once inside, the culprit stole…

  • RCMP Okotoks: Investigate Suspicious Person

    RCMP Okotoks: Investigate Suspicious Person

    Okotoks, Alta., – On March 21, 2016 at approx. 9:15 p.m.,  Okotoks RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspicious male who approached a 15-year-old who was walking in front of the Foothills Composite High School. The male grabbed the youth with both hands and said “empty your pockets”.  When the youth said no, the…

  • RCMP promotes attention behind the wheel this Easter weekend

    RCMP promotes attention behind the wheel this Easter weekend

      Edmonton, Alta.,  – Easter weekend will see an increase in traffic volume on Alberta’s roads and highways.  The RCMP is reminding motorists that paying attention and having patience behind the wheel goes a long way in reducing the possibility of a collision.  While it’s exciting to get away with family and friends for the weekend,…

  • RCMP Name the Puppy Contest Extended to March 31st

    RCMP Name the Puppy Contest Extended to March 31st

    INNISFAIL, Alberta – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) needs help in naming puppies that will become Canada’s future RCMP Police Dogs. The Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail, Alberta, is asking young Canadians to suggest names for 13 German Shepherd puppies that will be born at the Centre in 2016. Children are encouraged…

  • RCMP Canmore Investigates “Bank Investigator” Scam

    RCMP Canmore Investigates “Bank Investigator” Scam

    On March 4, 2016, a male contacted an elderly woman claiming to be an employee with a local financial institution.  The male had personal information related to the victim – including her financial details – and was able to convince her that he was a fraud investigator conducting an investigation related to a bank employee…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Grass Fire

    RCMP Cochrane – Grass Fire

    Cochrane, Alberta – On March 22nd 2016 at approximately 3:30 PM, Cochrane RCMP and other emergency services were called to a grass fire north west of the town of Cochrane, Alberta.  A rural property owner just west of Highway 22 had been burning items on their farm when the fire began to spread due to the dry…

  • RCMP Canmore Investigates Death in the Spray Valley Provincial Park Area

    RCMP Canmore Investigates Death in the Spray Valley Provincial Park Area

    During the evening of Sunday March 20th, RCMP received a report of an overdue male who was reportedly snow shoeing in the Tent Ridge area of the Spray Valley Provincial Park. Members of the Kananaskis Public Safety Team along with Kananaskis Conservation Officers began an air search of the area at daylight on Monday March…

  • RCMP High River – Motor Vehicle Fatality

    RCMP High River – Motor Vehicle Fatality

    On March 19th, 2016, at approximately 8:10 am, High River RCMP were dispatched to a 2 vehicle motor vehicle collision on 498 ave E approximately 2 Km east of Highway 2. A 63 year old High River male was pronounced deceased on scene. A 31 year old Calgary man suffered minor injuries and was released.…

  • RCMP: Albertans Reminded that Speeding can Result in Jail Time  

    RCMP: Albertans Reminded that Speeding can Result in Jail Time  

    Fort McMurray, AB – The Wood Buffalo Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU), consisting of members of the Alberta Sheriffs and RCMP, has seen a large increase in the number of drivers charged with travelling at excessive rates of speed on highways in the Fort McMurray area.  In 2015,  Wood Buffalo ITU laid 287 court mandatory charges for motorists…

  • Gleichen RCMP Investigate Found Human Remains

    Gleichen RCMP Investigate Found Human Remains

    Gleichen, AB – Yesterday, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Gleichen RCMP Detachment responded to a report that a local resident found a weathered skull near the Bow River, south of the Town of Gleichen.  The place where the skull was found is part of the flood plain of the Bow River which was inundated with…

  • RCMP High River: Male Charged with Robbery and other Offenses

    RCMP High River: Male Charged with Robbery and other Offenses

      High River, Alberta:  On February 12, 2016 the High River RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter to a residence, and robbery involving a weapon.  A male forced his way into a home in a rural area north west of High River, and stole the victim’s vehicle before fleeing the area. …