Crime & Police
Chase results in four arrested
On January 14, 2023, shortly before 8:30 p.m., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP attempted a roadside stop with a reported suspicious vehicle in the Westpark area of Fort Saskatchewan. […]
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Fort Saskatchewan RCMP respond to second armed robbery this week
On January 10, 2024, at 10:53 p.m., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP, along with Fire and EMS, responded to a call of an armed robbery at a licensed establishment on 51 Street and 48 Avenue in Lamont. […]
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Don’t make your home a criminal’s paradise this winter, RCMP advise
Winter has finally arrived, and with it often comes the escape to warmer climates. If you’re one of the many going on vacation to escape the snow, don’t forget to ensure the safety of your home while you’re away. […]
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Intersection Safety is January RCMP traffic safety focus
Motorists should pay attention to their intersection actions this month as Alberta RCMP and their partners will have their eyes on intersection safety this month as part of their monthly education and awareness initiatives. […]
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Alberta RCMP and law enforcement partners launch Operation Cold Start
With temperatures dropping throughout Alberta this week, Alberta RCMP is partnering with their law enforcement partners across the province to launch Operation Cold Start, an initiative designed to reduce the theft of idling vehicles during the winter months. […]
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Redwater RCMP respond to fatal motor vehicle collision
On Jan. 4, 2024, at approximately 6:18 p.m., Redwater RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a pick-up truck and a semi-truck on Highway 28 in Sturgeon County. […]
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Alberta RCMP issue 2,400 tickets over the holidays
Alberta RCMP issued 2459 tickets over an eight-day period from Dec. 24 to Jan. 1 as part of their #DecemberToRemember campaign. In addition tot he tickets, rCMP say they removed 189 impaired drivers from Alberta roadways. […]
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RCMP educate citizens regarding new motor vehicle collision reporting
In wake of the Provincial Government’s recent announcement of the collision reporting threshold being raised from $2000 to $5000 combined damage, which will take effect on January 1, 2024, St Albert RCMP would like to educate citizens what to do and what their obligations are if they are involved in a motor vehicle collision in the New Year: […]
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Alberta Government Increases Property Damage Reporting Threshold to $5,000, Easing Burden on Drivers and Law Enforcement
In what it says is a move to streamline processes and reduce bureaucratic hurdles, Alberta’s government has announced an increase in the property damage collision reporting threshold from $2,000 to $5,000, effective January 1, 2024. The government says the decision aims to save both drivers and law enforcement valuable time. […]
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Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigates homicide near Fort Saskatchewan
On Dec. 14, 2023, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP received a report of a deceased person on Township Road 552 near Range Road 201 in Lamont County. Upon arrival, officers located the deceased male. RCMP believe that the death is suspicious. […]
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Morinville RCMP and Medical Examiner’s Office investigate motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Highway 37
On Dec. 12, 2023, at 6:40 p.m., Morinville RCMP responded to a collision involving a pedestrian and a single motor vehicle on Highway 37 near Range Road 270 in Sturgeon County. […]
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Alberta RCMP encourages public to report aggressive or dangerous driving
With more than 500 reports of dangerous driving this year, Alberta RCMP are reminding motorists that road rage incidents can have life-altering consequences. […]
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RCMP warn public of ‘Emergency Scam’ in the area
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are advising the public that there has been an increase in the number of “Emergency Scams” reported to the Detachment this month. These scams are referred to as Emergency Scams, or sometimes “Grandparent” or “Grandchild” scams. […]
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Alberta RCMP offers crime prevention tips to avoid getting “Grinched” this holiday season
As mail delivery ramps up for the holiday season, ensure it’s a December to remember for all the right reasons. Mail theft is often a crime of opportunity and happens most in the month of December. […]
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Alberta RCMP reminds everyone to enjoy the holiday season safely
Alberta RCMP were performing check stops over the weekend, taking part in National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day on Saturday, Dec. 2. With the holiday season in full swing, RCMP anticipates Albertans spending lots of time celebrating with family and friends. As such, they will be on the lookout for impaired drivers. […]
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Morinville RCMP respond to fatal motor vehicle collision
On Dec. 4, 2023, at 7:26 a.m., Morinville RCMP received a report of a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 28 near Township Road 552. […]