Crime & Police

Scams that target seniors

(NC) Many fraudsters target their scams at seniors, believing that they are more vulnerable and easier to trick. This isn’t always true of course, but seniors remain one of the most targeted groups, so it pays to be cautious. […]

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Crime & Police

#9PMRoutine being promoted by St. Albert RCMP to curb crime

St. Albert RCMP are asking everyone to join the #9PMRoutine movement to remove all valuables from their vehicles and to lock all doors at 9 pm each night. These simple actions will help reduce the number of thefts from homes or vehicles in the city – crimes that have historically increased in the spring and summer months. […]

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Crime & Police

St. Albert RCMP investigating more cell phone robberies

St. Albert RCMP are continuing to investigate a series of armed robberies in the city, and have added two more that occurred on Apr. 22. Police say the latest two incidents are potentially related to the four previously reported robberies that occurred between April 18 and April 20, 2019. […]

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Business

Shoplifting continues to be an issue for business

A purse full of thread or a bottle of alcohol off the shelf and out the door has caused frustration for a couple of local businesses that have been hit by shoplifters recently. While shoplifting is nothing new, store owners we spoke with say shoplifters are becoming more brazen. […]