Province
Alberta RCMP to assist B.C. fire response
Forty Alberta RCMP Special Tactical Operations unit members will be in B.C. later this week to responding to a request for help from British Columbia RCMP. […]
RCMP
Local News
Alberta RCMP celebrating 150th with historic trail ride
To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary as a nation, the RCMP in Alberta will reproduce the last leg of the 1999 re-enactment of the March West that brought the then North West Mounted Police (NWMP) to Alberta.
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Province
Alberta RCMP release documentary recognizing efforts during Fort McMurray fire
“I have so much respect for the work that our employees put in during the Wood Buffalo wildfires. They worked tirelessly to ensure the safe evacuation of the residents. ”said Deputy Commissioner Todd Shean, Commanding Officer of “K” Division, in a release Tuesday. “This documentary showcases the tremendous efforts displayed by RCMP employees during a challenging and complex situation.”
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Sturgeon County
Morinville RCMP still investigating Sturgeon County plywood theft
On February 28th, 2017, a theft occurred at Sturgeon Composite High School. A banded and wrapped lift of plywood, valued at over $3000, was stolen from a compound located at the school.
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Editorial & Opinion
Letter: RCMP want you to buckle up
March is Occupant Restraint Safety month and the RCMP will be partnering with other local organizations to ensure that the general public is complying with all Occupant Restraint laws.
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Local News
Carfentanil seized in St. Albert
During the course of an investigation the RCMP St. Albert Drug Unit, executed a search warrant in December, 2016 resulting in a quantity of tablets and other controlled substances being seized. The tablets had the appearance of being Oxy 80 prescription tablets and were green in colour. Samples of the tablets seized were sent for analysis to Health Canada. Results of that analysis were received by the RCMP March 2nd, 2017, which confirmed the seized tablets were Carfentanil. […]
Local News
RCMP kick off Fraud Prevention Month
Alberta RCMP will be raising awareness about various scams and fraud this month, which is Fraud Prevention Month across Canada. […]
Arts & Culture
RCMP looking for children to name 14 RCMP Foals for Canada 150
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have launched a contest for children. In celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary, the RCMP are looking for young Canadians to help name 14 foals born recently at the RCMP breeding farm in Pakenham, Ontario. […]
Local News
Stolen flat deck trailer recovered after Morinville RCMP execute search warrant
A 34-year-old Morinville man has been charged and is to appear in Morinville Provincial Court Apr. 20 after Morinville RCMP executed a search warrant at a Morinville residence on Mar. 1. […]
Local News
RCMP looking for seatbelt violations this month
RCMP and their partners will be keeping an eye out for those who fail to buckle up this month, March’s focus under the province’s Traffic Safety Calendar.
Police say although statistics show the majority of drivers are wearing seatbelts, some drivers either avoid compliance altogether or are inconsistent in their use of occupant restraints. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: February is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
In conjunction with the Alberta Traffic Safety Action Plan the Morinville RCMP and its law enforcement partners will be focusing […]
National News
Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan announces retirement from RCMP
After serving the country for 35 years, Commanding Officer of the Alberta RCMP – Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan has announced her retirement. Ryan has held the position for the past three years. Mar, 3 will be her final day as Commanding Officer. […]
Local News
Police looking for rolling stops and other intersection infractions this month
The province is reminding motorists to be cautious at intersections. Each year, police, community peace officers and sheriffs put their focus on the Alberta Traffic Safety Calendar, which ascribes a particular traffic safety to each month. January is Intersection Safety Month, and local police will be out looking for rolling stops and other intersection infractions. […]
Local News
RCMP offering Women in Policing career presentation
The RCMP is looking for motivated and dedicated women to join their team, and are holding a special recruiting presentation for females Nov. 29.
Though women have made significant contributions as RCMP officers since 1974, currently only 21.5 per cent of RCMP police officers are women. The RCMP say they are committed to increasing the number of female officers to 30 per cent to better represent communities across the country. […]
Local News
Morinville RCMP investigate armed robbery at Mac’s
On November 13, 2016 at 9:45 p.m. Morinville RCMP received a complaint of an armed robbery that occurred at the Mac’s store. A lone masked male entered the store at 9:42 p.m. brandishing a pocket knife. The male was wearing a red bandana over his mouth and nose, a black toque and sunglasses, and was described as tall with a slim build. The suspect stole cigarette and cash and subsequently fled the scene on foot. […]
Province
RCMP reminding hunters of safe hunting practices
Alberta RCMP are reminding hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to take the necessary steps to ensure their safety while out in the bush now that hunting season is in full swing. […]