Category: RCMP Updates

  • RCMP Strathmore – Barricaded Individual in Custody

    On June 19, 2015 at approximately 6:30 PM Strathmore RCMP received information that there was a male inside a Strathmore residence that was under court ordered conditions not to be there. The male inside the residence spoke with police by telephone, stating he was armed and refused to leave the residence or follow police direction…

  • RCMP Crowsnest Pass- Fatal ATV Collision Dutch Creek Area

    Crowsnest Pass, AB – On 2015-06-20 at 6:00 P.M., Crowsnest Pass Detachment  members were dispatched to a single vehicle ATV Collision on remote trail in the Dutch Creek area (north of Crowsnest Pass). Crowsnest Pass Fire and Emergency services along with, STARS, also attended to assist. Investigators determined a southbound side by side ATV,  with…

  • RCMP: Keeping Canadians Safe: Fighting Counterfeit and Unlicensed Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices

    Ottawa, June 19, 2015 – For the eighth consecutive year, Canada participated in Operation Pangea, an INTERPOL-lead global endeavour which targets the sale of counterfeit and unlicensed pharmaceutical products and medical devices. This week of action took place from June 9 to 16 and resulted in a record seizure of 20.7 million potentially life-threatening pharmaceuticals…

  • Alberta RCMP supports Government of Alberta’s review of bail hearing process

    Edmonton, AB – The RCMP expressed its support for the Government of Alberta’s decision to undertake a review of the bail hearing process in the province. “The RCMP in Alberta welcomes any initiative that contributes to enhanced public safety. We look forward to working with the Government of Alberta in support of its review of…

  • RCMP High River – Serious Accident on Highway 2: UPDATE

    High River AB – On June 16, 2015 at approximately 1230 pm, members of the High River Fire Dept, EMS and RCMP, along with the High River Integrated Traffic Services responded to a single vehicle rollover on highway 2 approximately 3 km south of High River. A passenger car which was being operated by a lone male…

  • RCMP High River – Serious Accident on Highway 2

    High River AB – High River RCMP is currently at a serious motor vehicle collision in the North bound lanes of Highway 2.  The highway is been reduced to one N/B lane approximately 6 kms South of High River. An update will be sent once the scene has been cleared. No further information is available at this…

  • Turner Valley RCMP – Stolen Vehicle

      June 15, 2015 – At 10am today, a property owner living in West Priddis near Bragg Creek, confronted a male in a white Ford pick-up truck parked in his laneway, on private property. The male advised he was resting on his way to work. Driver described as Caucasian male, 30’s, scruffy looking, slim build,…

  • Lake Louise RCMP – Assist to Identify – Fraud

    Lake Louise RCMP – Assist to Identify – Fraud

      Lake Louise RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance to identify the suspect seen in these photos. The suspect is wanted on Fraud related charges in Lake Louise from May 2015. He is described as 6 ft – 6’2 ft, 190 lbs, Caucasian, short dark hair, one or two studded earrings and possible tattoos on both…

  • RCMP Strathmore: Motor Vehicle Collision – Highway 1 at Highway 791 – UPDATE

    On June 9, 2015 at approximately 16:00 Hrs, Strathmore RCMP responded to a serious injury motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 791, Rockyview County, Alberta. Due to the serious nature of the incident, Highway 1 eastbound and Highway 791 northbound were closed to conduct an investigation into the causes of…

  • RCMP Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan on the death of Cst. Daniel Woodall

    RCMP Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan on the death of Cst. Daniel Woodall

      The RCMP extends its deepest condolences to the Edmonton Police Service and to the family and loved ones of Constable Daniel Woodall, whose dedicated efforts to ensure public safety tragically resulted in his on-duty death yesterday evening. At times like this, we are reminded of the often unknown dangers associated with even the most routine…

  • RCMP Canmore Investigates Death at Ha Ling

    Wingsuit Wearing Male Deceased On Sunday, June 7, 2015 at approximately 9:30 am, Canmore RCMP were called to assist Kananaskis Emergency Services. A 40 year old man from the Edmonton region, had crashed into the trees below Ha Ling Peak along the Highline Trail, east of the Canmore Nordic Center. He, along with 2 other…

  • RCMP – Bomb threat Cochrane High School

      Today, June 8th 2015 at 06:32 am Cochrane RCMP received a complaint of a Bomb threat at Cochrane High School.  An unknown individual had spray painted on the outer wall of the school: “there is a bomb insie    (actual spelling) ISIS is here ISIS is now.” It appears the individual also attempted to gain access…

  • High River RCMP – Suspect Apprehended for multiple property crimes around the Calgary Urban area

      On Thursday June 4, 2015 members of the High River RCMP Detachment responded to a complaint of a suspicious male in the rural area near Blackie, Alberta. The individual was located and provided an implausible explanation as to his activities in this area. Investigators followed up and have determined that he is linked to…

  • RCMP – QEII HWY MVC near Bowden

    On June 4, 2015 at approximately 0030 hrs, a *911* call was received of a motor vehicle collision between a pickup truck and a semi tractor / trailer unit on the QEII Highway just south of Bowden.  Members of the QEII Hwy ITU – Innisfail, Innisfail RCMP, Olds RCMP, Bowden Fire / Rescue and Guardian…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Theft and Elder Scam

      Fraud Scam Targets the Elderly Airdrie, Alberta – Between the dates of May 21, 2015, and June 2, 2015, Airdrie RCMP has received three reports of Fraud, which have been nicknamed the “Grandparent Scam”. This scam involves an elderly person receiving a telephone call from an alleged family member or friend requesting money. The person states they are…