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ASIRT investigating Calgary police shooting at CTrain station

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The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a Calgary Police Service shooting that injured a man at a northwest Calgary CTrain station earlier this week.

The incident occurred shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Dalhousie CTrain station. According to ASIRT, a man holding a knife approached a City of Calgary bylaw officer who was seated in a vehicle outside the station. The bylaw officer contacted police for assistance.

Two Calgary Police Service officers responded to the call. Police say the officers encountered the man on a walkway leading to the station, where he was still holding the knife.

ASIRT reports that one officer was carrying a handgun and the other was armed with a rifle. The officer with the handgun drew a conducted energy weapon and pointed it at the man. Police say the officers instructed the man to drop the knife and get on the ground.

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According to ASIRT, the man moved toward the officers while still holding the knife. One officer discharged the conducted energy weapon, and the other fired a rifle immediately afterward, striking the man.

Police say the man fell to the ground, and officers began providing first aid. Paramedics transported him to hospital, where he was treated for his injuries. He survived, and no other injuries were reported.

Under Alberta’s Police Act, the Police Review Commission directed ASIRT to investigate the incident. The investigation is examining the officers’ use of force.

ASIRT says the information released reflects the preliminary details available to investigators. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is expected to be released at this stage.

ASIRT is an independent, civilian-led agency operating under the Police Review Commission. It investigates incidents involving Alberta police services and peace officers that result in death, serious injury or potential criminal offences.

Alberta | AB, Calgary – Alberta, Crime

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Alberta RCMP industry blitz leads to arrests of priority offenders

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Alberta RCMP arrested 14 priority offenders and laid more than 40 new criminal charges during a provincewide enforcement initiative targeting crime linked to critical infrastructure.

The operation, known as an Industry Blitz, was carried out between Nov. 24 and Dec. 5 and focused on individuals suspected of offences involving oil, electricity and other critical infrastructure sites, according to Alberta RCMP.

Multiple specialized units took part in the blitz, including Crime Reduction Units from all four Alberta RCMP districts, the Alberta RCMP Community Response Team, Air Services, Police Dog Services, the Emergency Response Team and local detachments.

RCMP say the operation resulted in the execution of more than half a dozen arrest warrants, the recovery of six stolen vehicles and multiple offenders being remanded into custody.

The enforcement effort focused on individuals ranked by RCMP as priority offenders — a designation based on the level of harm an individual causes in communities. Alberta RCMP maintain a database of approximately 85,000 offenders, ranked using a matrix developed by its Strategic Analysis and Research Unit that applies the Uniform Crime Severity Index to individuals rather than communities.

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Several notable arrests were made during the blitz across southern, central and northern Alberta.

In the Lethbridge area, Adam Filipcic, 36, of Claresholm, was arrested after fleeing police during a theft investigation involving stolen lumber. With assistance from RCMP Air Services, police followed the suspect to an associate’s residence, where he was arrested. Filipcic faces multiple charges including theft, dangerous driving, flight from police and weapons-related offences, and was remanded into custody.

In the Edson area, Tyler Van Nes, 46, was arrested on outstanding warrants related to failing to comply with probation orders and was remanded into custody. Kyle Schellenberger, 36, also of Edson, was arrested on warrants related to stolen property, assault and failing to comply with release conditions, and was later released on conditions.

In Drayton Valley, RCMP recovered two stolen vehicles and arrested two suspects with the assistance of Air Services after a theft involving a vehicle left running outside a business. Charges are pending against a 23-year-old man from Sunchild First Nation.

In Parkland County, police intercepted two stolen vehicles leaving a priority offender’s residence. With assistance from multiple RCMP units, two repeat offenders were arrested following a coordinated pursuit that included a police vehicle being rammed and the use of a tire deflation device. Christopher Stebbings, 18, of Spring Lake, and Aaron Robertson, 33, of no fixed address, were both charged with multiple offences and remanded into custody.

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Additional arrests were made in Mayerthorpe, Sedgewick and Yellowhead County involving stolen vehicles, outstanding warrants and breaches of release conditions. Those arrested include Allan Brick, 60, of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation; Eugene Galang, 29, of Sedgewick; and Matthew David Harris, 43, of Edson.

Staff Sgt. Luke Halvorson, non-commissioned officer in charge of community safety, said the coordinated approach allows RCMP to target prolific offenders more effectively.

“These operations are very important to the safety of Albertans as they allow for the use of varied specialized units to target prolific and priority offenders and thus being proactive in our policing approach,” Halvorson said. “We observed that though offenders nomadic and travel across Alberta to find local partners to continue to proliferate their crimes. Thanks to the resources available to the Alberta RCMP, we are able to efficiently coordinate investigations such as these and make sure that, no matter where a criminal commits their crimes, we will be there to catch them”.

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RCMP Crime Map

View approximate locations of thefts, break and enters, missing persons and high-crime areas in Alberta using the RCMP Crime Map at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/crime-map.

If you see a crime in progress or need police assistance in an emergency, call 911.

Anonymous reporting through Crime Stoppers and cash rewards

Crime Stoppers allows tip sharing without disclosing personal information. An ID number and password are provided to follow up on tip status or add details.

Cash rewards of up to $2,000 may be available for tips leading to an arrest. Higher payouts apply to serious crimes such as murder, sexual assault, drug and weapon seizures, and human trafficking.

Tips can be shared by calling 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com.

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Online crime reporting (under $5,000)

Victims of property crime such as theft or vandalism under $5,000 can file a report at any time using the RCMP online crime reporting system at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/report-crime.

Information about illegal activity can also be shared with local detachments:

Pincher Creek RCMP – 403-627-6000
Crowsnest Pass RCMP – 403-562-2866
Piikani Nation RCMP – 403-965-2000

A full list of Alberta RCMP detachments is available at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/alberta-detachments, and RCMP detachments across Canada can be found at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/detachments.

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Man charged after indecent act reported in downtown Killam

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Killam RCMP have charged a Sedgewick man following an indecent act reported in downtown Killam earlier this month.

Police say the incident occurred on Dec. 6 at approximately 11:30 a.m. on 50 Street, when a woman returned to her vehicle after shopping and observed a man committing an indecent act.

RCMP investigated the complaint and were able to identify and arrest the suspect.

Gannen Stanyer, 21, of Sedgewick, has been charged with an indecent act, indecent exhibition, nudity, breach of a probation order related to prior indecent acts, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

Stanyer was brought before a justice of the peace and released on conditions. He is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Killam on Jan. 6.

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RCMP Crime Map

View approximate locations of thefts, break and enters, missing persons and high-crime areas in Alberta using the RCMP Crime Map at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/crime-map.

If you see a crime in progress or need police assistance in an emergency, call 911.

Anonymous reporting through Crime Stoppers and cash rewards

Crime Stoppers allows tip sharing without disclosing personal information. An ID number and password are provided to follow up on tip status or add details.

Cash rewards of up to $2,000 may be available for tips leading to an arrest. Higher payouts apply to serious crimes such as murder, sexual assault, drug and weapon seizures, and human trafficking.

Tips can be shared by calling 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com.

Online crime reporting (under $5,000)

Victims of property crime such as theft or vandalism under $5,000 can file a report at any time using the RCMP online crime reporting system at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/report-crime.

Information about illegal activity can also be shared with local detachments:

Pincher Creek RCMP – 403-627-6000
Crowsnest Pass RCMP – 403-562-2866
Piikani Nation RCMP – 403-965-2000

A full list of Alberta RCMP detachments is available at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/alberta-detachments, and RCMP detachments across Canada can be found at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/detachments.

Alberta | AB, Crime, Killam – Alberta, Sedgewick – Alberta

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Two killed in collision north of Redwater at Highway 38 intersection

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Two people are dead and another was seriously injured following a collision involving a semi-truck and a pickup truck north of Redwater on Saturday afternoon.

Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Highway 38 and Highway 643 at approximately 4:48 p.m. on Dec. 13 after a collision between the two vehicles, according to Redwater RCMP.

Police say a semi-truck travelling west on Highway 38 failed to stop at a posted stop sign and collided with a pickup truck travelling southbound, where Highway 38 transitions into Highway 643.

The driver of the pickup truck, a 41-year-old man from Edmonton, and a 34-year-old male front-seat passenger from Sherwood Park were pronounced dead at the scene.

A 43-year-old woman from St. Albert, who was seated in the back of the pickup truck, was taken by ground ambulance to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the semi-truck was treated and released from hospital.

Redwater RCMP continue to investigate the collision with assistance from an Alberta RCMP collision analyst.

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RCMP Crime Map

View approximate locations of thefts, break and enters, missing persons and high-crime areas in Alberta using the RCMP Crime Map at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/crime-map.

If you see a crime in progress or need police assistance in an emergency, call 911.

Anonymous reporting through Crime Stoppers and cash rewards

Crime Stoppers allows tip sharing without disclosing personal information. An ID number and password are provided to follow up on tip status or add details.

Cash rewards of up to $2,000 may be available for tips leading to an arrest. Higher payouts apply to serious crimes such as murder, sexual assault, drug and weapon seizures, and human trafficking.

Tips can be shared by calling 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com.

Online crime reporting (under $5,000)

Victims of property crime such as theft or vandalism under $5,000 can file a report at any time using the RCMP online crime reporting system at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/report-crime.

Information about illegal activity can also be shared with local detachments:

Pincher Creek RCMP – 403-627-6000
Crowsnest Pass RCMP – 403-562-2866
Piikani Nation RCMP – 403-965-2000

A full list of Alberta RCMP detachments is available at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/alberta-detachments, and RCMP detachments across Canada can be found at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/detachments.

Accidents | Motor Vehicle | Water | Air, Alberta | AB, Edmonton – Alberta, Redwater – Alberta, Sherwood Park – Alberta, St. Albert – Alberta

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RCMP officers stand with veterans for Remembrance Day

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers will stand alongside veterans and Legion members at Pincher Creek’s Remembrance Day ceremony, continuing a long tradition of honouring shared service to Canada.

Officers wearing the RCMP’s distinctive ceremonial uniform, the Red Serge, will participate in the Nov. 11 ceremony at Community Hall, joined by firefighters and community peace officers.

“RCMP will be attending the Remembrance Day Ceremony with the local Legion to honour and remember the men and women who served, and continue to serve, this nation,” says Const. Rachel Welsh of the Pincher Creek detachment.

The Royal Canadian Legion has long recognized the RCMP as part of its service family, with officers serving as sentries and active participants in annual ceremonies.

“They’ve always been involved in our services over the years,” says Dick Burnham, service officer for the Pincher Creek Legion. “They are an honour guard at the cenotaph that we have set up and they have always taken part.”

The Legion recognizes RCMP members as ordinary members and veterans, acknowledging their service in various conflicts and peacekeeping missions over the decades.

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Retired RCMP member Nigel Whittington will assist with wreath-laying during this year’s ceremony.

Burnham says the Legion values its bond with the RCMP and other emergency services.

“I think it strengthens the bond, and it’s good to recognize them and we welcome them as members of the Legion,” he says. “We have always been very happy to have them involved.”

Personal meaning for officer

“Remembrance Day is a time to honour sacrifice, service and duty,” says Const. Welsh, who comes from a military family.

“The act of remembrance is deeply personal and important to me. With being an RCMP officer we are part of the Armed Forces regiment, so we both honour those who have served this country.”

Welsh says strong values are instilled in RCMP officers early in their training, where drill classes emphasize respect for the uniform and pride in belonging to a national police service with deep roots in Canadian history.

“It makes me proud and honoured to be a Canadian putting on the RCMP uniform every day,” she shares. “Remembrance Day reminds us officers of the courage, loyalty and integrity that comes with wearing the uniform.”

Ongoing veteran services

The Legion’s commitment to RCMP members extends beyond Remembrance Day through year-round veteran services.

“Our veteran service branch across Canada and our local service officer will help them deal with any problems they have with their pensions and disability claims,” Burnham says.

Several retired RCMP members continue to reside and maintain community connections in Pincher Creek.

Community support encouraged

Burnham encourages community support for all veterans through the local Poppy Campaign.

“Our funds are used to assist veterans locally — both Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP and their families.”

Burnham’s work continues year-round as he helps veterans with their needs. As soon as the Nov. 11 ceremony is done, he will start working on next year’s campaign.

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Alberta | AB, Canadian Armed Forces, Dick Burnham, Nigel Whittington – Pincher Creek, Rachel Welsh – Pincher Creek, Remembrance Day, Royal Canadian Legion, Veterans

Ivan White missing Fort McMurray September 2025

Wood Buffalo RCMP locate missing man

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Update – Oct. 24, 2025

Wood Buffalo RCMP report that Ivan White has been located safe.

White, 60, was last seen at The Centre of Hope in Fort McMurray on Sept. 24.

RCMP thank the media and public for their assistance in locating White.

No further details were provided.

 

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Wood Buffalo RCMP search for missing Fort McMurray man

Wood Buffalo RCMP are searching for a missing Fort McMurray man last seen Sept. 24.

Ivan White, 60, was last seen at The Centre of Hope. Police are concerned for his wellbeing.

White is described as five feet seven inches tall, 175 pounds, with fair complexion and brown hair.

Anyone with information about White’s whereabouts can call Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.P3Tips.com or through the P3 Tips app.

 

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RCMP Crime Map

View approximate locations of thefts, break and enters, missing persons and high-crime areas in Alberta here.

If you see a crime in progress or need police assistance in an emergency, call 911.

Anonymous reporting through Crime Stoppers and cash rewards

Crime Stoppers allows tip sharing without disclosing personal information. An ID number and password are provided to follow up on tip status or add details.

Cash rewards up to $2,000 may be available for tips leading to an arrest. Higher payouts apply to serious crimes like murder, sexual assault, drug and weapon seizures, and human trafficking.

Call in your tip: 1-800-222-8477 Submit tip online

Online crime reporting (under $5,000)

If you are the victim of property crime such as theft or vandalism under $5,000, online reporting is available 24/7.

Contact your local RCMP or Crime Stoppers with information about illegal activity.

Alberta | AB, Fort McMurray – Alberta, Missing Persons

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Former law enforcement training director charged with sexual assault

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A former director of the Lac La Biche Law Enforcement Training Centre has been charged with sexual assault.

Christopher Clark, 42, of Lac La Biche was charged following an investigation that began in June after RCMP were informed of allegations of sexual assault involving a person in the Law Enforcement Training Program.

RCMP say the alleged offence took place in 2024 during a training program when the victim was a candidate in training. Clark was the director of the training centre and was removed from the position after the allegations came to light.

The investigation was handled by the Alberta RCMP Eastern Alberta District General Investigation Unit with assistance from Central Alberta District GIS, Southern Alberta District GIS, EAD Crime Reduction Unit and an Interview Assistance Team.

Clark was released Oct. 7 with conditions. He is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Lac La Biche on Nov. 17.

RCMP believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact Lac La Biche RCMP at 780-623-4380 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

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RCMP Crime Map

View approximate locations of thefts, break and enters, missing persons and high-crime areas in Alberta here.

If you see a crime in progress or need police assistance in an emergency, call 911.

Anonymous reporting through Crime Stoppers and cash rewards

Crime Stoppers allows tip sharing without disclosing personal information. An ID number and password are provided to follow up on tip status or add details.

Cash rewards up to $2,000 may be available for tips leading to an arrest. Higher payouts apply to serious crimes like murder, sexual assault, drug and weapon seizures, and human trafficking.

Call in your tip: 1-800-222-8477 Submit tip online

Online crime reporting (under $5,000)

If you are the victim of property crime such as theft or vandalism under $5,000, online reporting is available 24/7.

Contact your local RCMP or Crime Stoppers with information about illegal activity.

Alberta | AB, Lac La Biche – Alberta

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Alberta RCMP investigate homicide in Saddle Lake

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Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating the death of Byron Crane, 42, of Frog Lake as a homicide.

St. Paul RCMP received a call Oct. 8 that a body was located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in the Saddle Lake area. RCMP say the death appeared suspicious, prompting deployment of the Major Crimes Unit.

An autopsy was conducted Oct. 10 at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Edmonton and the death was ruled a homicide.

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is asking anyone who was in the area of the west end of Southwest Six, Saddle Lake First Nation, prior to Oct. 8 to come forward.

Police are also asking anyone with information about Crane’s whereabouts and movements after Sept. 28, when he was last seen, to contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact St. Paul RCMP at 780-645-8888 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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RCMP Crime Map

View approximate locations of thefts, break and enters, missing persons and high-crime areas in Alberta here.

If you see a crime in progress or need police assistance in an emergency, call 911.

Anonymous reporting through Crime Stoppers and cash rewards

Crime Stoppers allows tip sharing without disclosing personal information. An ID number and password are provided to follow up on tip status or add details.

Cash rewards up to $2,000 may be available for tips leading to an arrest. Higher payouts apply to serious crimes like murder, sexual assault, drug and weapon seizures, and human trafficking.

Call in your tip: 1-800-222-8477 Submit tip online

Online crime reporting (under $5,000)

If you are the victim of property crime such as theft or vandalism under $5,000, online reporting is available 24/7.

Contact your local RCMP or Crime Stoppers with information about illegal activity.

Alberta | AB, Crime, Death Investigations | Homicides, Saddle Lake Cree Nation – Alberta, St. Paul – Alberta

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Missing Little Buffalo woman found deceased

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Update – Oct. 14, 2025

Peace Regional RCMP report that Jasmine Cardinal has been found deceased. RCMP say the death does not appear to be suspicious at this time.

Alberta RCMP send their condolences to her family and friends.

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Peace Regional RCMP search for missing Little Buffalo woman

Sept. 29, 2025

Peace Regional RCMP are searching for Jasmine Charlene Cardinal, 23, of Little Buffalo who has not been seen or heard from by family since Sept. 20. Police are concerned for her safety and well-being.

Cardinal was last seen in the Simon Lakes area between Sept. 15 and 19, according to Alberta RCMP.

There is no known clothing description.

She is known to frequent Little Buffalo, Cadotte Lake, Simon Lake, Whitefish and Loon Lake.

Anyone with information about Cardinal’s whereabouts is asked to contact Peace Regional RCMP at 780-624-6611 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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RCMP Crime Map

View approximate locations of thefts, break and enters, missing persons and high-crime areas in Alberta here.

If you see a crime in progress or need police assistance in an emergency, call 911.

Anonymous reporting through Crime Stoppers and cash rewards

Crime Stoppers allows tip sharing without disclosing personal information. An ID number and password are provided to follow up on tip status or add details.

Cash rewards up to $2,000 may be available for tips leading to an arrest. Higher payouts apply to serious crimes like murder, sexual assault, drug and weapon seizures, and human trafficking.

Call in your tip: 1-800-222-8477 Submit tip online

Online crime reporting (under $5,000)

If you are the victim of property crime such as theft or vandalism under $5,000, online reporting is available 24/7.

Contact your local RCMP or Crime Stoppers with information about illegal activity.

Alberta | AB, Cadotte Lake – Alberta, Little Buffalo – Alberta, Loon Lake – Alberta, Missing Persons, Simon Lake – Alberta, Whitefish Lake First Nation | Atikameg – Alberta

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Duffield man charged after abandoned stolen vehicle blocks highway

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Parkland RCMP have charged a man after a stolen vehicle was abandoned and blocking lanes of Highway 16A near Spruce Grove.

Riley Henkel, 24, of Duffield was arrested Oct. 8 after police responded to reports of erratic driving, according to Alberta RCMP.

Parkland RCMP received a complaint at 6:28 a.m. about a black Dodge car driving erratically in Spruce Grove. Police located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop but the driver sped away.

After receiving further reports from the public, police found the abandoned vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and police discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen.

Henkel was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, three counts of breaching of release order, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, impaired operation of a motor vehicle, flight from a peace officer and resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

Henkel was remanded into custody. He is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice on Oct. 22.

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RCMP Crime Map

View approximate locations of thefts, break and enters, missing persons and high-crime areas in Alberta here.

If you see a crime in progress or need police assistance in an emergency, call 911.

Anonymous reporting through Crime Stoppers and cash rewards

Crime Stoppers allows tip sharing without disclosing personal information. An ID number and password are provided to follow up on tip status or add details.

Cash rewards up to $2,000 may be available for tips leading to an arrest. Higher payouts apply to serious crimes like murder, sexual assault, drug and weapon seizures, and human trafficking.

Call in your tip: 1-800-222-8477 Submit tip online

Online crime reporting (under $5,000)

If you are the victim of property crime such as theft or vandalism under $5,000, online reporting is available 24/7.

Contact your local RCMP or Crime Stoppers with information about illegal activity.

Alberta | AB, Crime, Duffield – Alberta, Spruce Grove – Alberta

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Three charged after break-in, police dog pursuit

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Red Earth Creek RCMP have charged three people after a break and enter led to a vehicle chase and foot pursuit.

Conway Laboucan, 37, of Atikameg, Miranda Gladue, 33, and Kayla Cardinal, 28, both of Peace River, were arrested following the Oct. 11 incident, according to Alberta RCMP.

Officers responded to a break and enter at approximately 2 a.m. and located a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle description. The driver attempted to evade arrest and drove onto a lease road, where he fled on foot, leaving two female passengers in the vehicle.

Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services tracked and arrested the driver.

Investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen from Slave Lake and was loaded with several thousand dollars of stolen property from the break and enter.

All three were charged with break and enter and possession of stolen property over $5,000.

Laboucan was also charged with failure to stop, committing a crime while masked, mischief under $5,000 and obstructing a police officer.

All three appeared before a justice of the peace. Gladue and Cardinal were released on conditions. Laboucan was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Slave Lake on Oct. 15.

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RCMP Crime Map

View approximate locations of thefts, break and enters, missing persons and high-crime areas in Alberta here.

If you see a crime in progress or need police assistance in an emergency, call 911.

Anonymous reporting through Crime Stoppers and cash rewards

Crime Stoppers allows tip sharing without disclosing personal information. An ID number and password are provided to follow up on tip status or add details.

Cash rewards up to $2,000 may be available for tips leading to an arrest. Higher payouts apply to serious crimes like murder, sexual assault, drug and weapon seizures, and human trafficking.

Call in your tip: 1-800-222-8477 Submit tip online

Online crime reporting (under $5,000)

If you are the victim of property crime such as theft or vandalism under $5,000, online reporting is available 24/7.

Contact your local RCMP or Crime Stoppers with information about illegal activity.

Alberta | AB, Atikameg – Alberta, Crime, Peace River – Alberta, Red Earth Creek – Alberta, Slave Lake – Alberta

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Woman charged with arson in Loon Lake fire

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Red Earth Creek RCMP have charged a woman with arson and break and enter after a fire destroyed a public works building in Loon Lake.

Reba Noskiye, 37, of Trout Lake First Nation was arrested following the Oct. 12 structure fire, according to Alberta RCMP.

Red Earth Creek RCMP responded to the fire at the public works building in Loon Lake. After investigation, police arrested a suspect identified as the person who ignited the fire.

The building was completely destroyed, resulting in thousands of dollars in damages.

Noskiye was charged with causing damage to structure by fire, break and enter, resist police (two counts) and mischief over $5,000.

She was remanded into custody after appearing before a justice of the peace. Noskiye is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Slave Lake on Oct. 15.

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RCMP Crime Map

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If you see a crime in progress or need police assistance in an emergency, call 911.

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Family details circumstances of Darius Macdougall disappearance

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The family of missing six-year-old Darius Macdougall has released a statement detailing the circumstances of his disappearance and addressing public speculation about the Sept. 21 incident.

Vanessa Collett, speaking for the family, posted a statement to the Bring Darius Macdougall Home Facebook page on Oct. 14.

Darius went missing from a family camping trip in the Livingstone Public Land Use Zone near Tent Mountain Road. Exhaustive efforts by RCMP, search-and-rescue teams and independent searchers have provided no clues to what happened to the Lethbridge boy.

 

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Six-year-old Darius Macdougall of Lethbridge as he looked in September 2025, prior to going missing.

Photo courtesy of Bring Darius Macdougall Home Facebook page

Family camping trip

Extended family members gathered to celebrate birthdays that weekend in the backcountry camping area, according to the statement.

Darius arrived Sept. 19 with his father, Dallas, his father’s girlfriend, Buffy, and Buffy’s daughter Kya. Grandparents, aunties, uncles and cousins filled out the group. Darius’ mother, Maegan was not present at the campground.

RCMP reported Darius was walking with six youth family members, with no adults present, when he disappeared.

Collett says the children were playing on an island adjacent to the camp, just across the creek, while the adults packed up. “The adults could see them.”

“Darius, Kya and an unnamed cousin were walking/playing together with other kids close by,” says Collett. “They turned their backs and Darius was gone.”

Search efforts

Search and rescue were setting up within 20 minutes of the grandmother’s call to 911,” says Collett.

“We searched long into the night the first day, hoping for a quick resolve to a very scary incident,” she says. “The family had searched tirelessly and with extreme effort, often going until they physically couldn’t go any longer. We worked side-by-side with SAR, eliminating each section of the map.”

Buffy spent hours searching with the family while Dallas remained at camp as per RCMP’s request, says Collett.

Maegan (Darius’ mother) also came to the mountain and worked with RCMP.

 

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Darius Macdougall was wearing this blue and grey hoodie when he went missing on Sept. 21, 2025.

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When Darius went missing he was wearing this green Grinch T-shirt, the dark sweatpants and Paw Patrol croc shoes.

Photo courtesy of the Bring Darius Macdougall Home Facebook page

 

At least 20 to 25 adult family members were present in the first week to assist with the search, according to the statement.

RCMP and SAR Alberta wrapped up the official search on Oct. 1, but Darius’ family and people from the Crowsnest Pass area and beyond continue searching for him.

Adam Kennedy of Search and Rescue Alberta  said Oct. 1 that teams had covered about 22 square kilometres, scouring the rough terrain on the ground, from the air and in the water.

No clothing, no footprints, no signs of Darius were found.

“There’s no indication that foul play is involved, we’ve just exhausted all search tactics,” Cpl. Gina Slaney, RCMP public information officer, said that day.

Two volunteer teams of cadaver dogs searched the backcountry area over the Thanksgiving weekend. No trace of Darius was detected.

Highway not secured

The family claims the campground and highway were not locked down properly during critical hours after Darius went missing.

“There is a chance he is no longer in the area and we are asking the public to share his photos and place his posters everywhere,” Collett says.

Highway footage at the nearby Highway 3 intersection was collected and reviewed and Collett says trails cameras in the area have been reviewed or requested from owners. Drivers have been asked to share Sept. 21 dashcam footage with RCMP.

The family continues to search and is focusing on sharing Darius’s photo across Canada.

Darius stands about four feet tall and has short brown hair.

 

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Darius is missing his front teeth and wore this hairstyle at the time of his disappearance.

Photo courtesy of the Bring Darius Macdougall Home Facebook page

Privacy and public scrutiny

The family requested privacy to safeguard themselves and the other young children involved after suspicion and accusations were directed toward them on social media.

Collett says while “the family had natural fears and questions at first, especially the mother who wasn’t present,” they are united in their concern for Darius.

The statement comes after another tragedy for the family. Buffy’s daughter Kya, also six, died in a separate incident last week.

“Instead of the mother being focused on grieving a tragic loss, the community has chosen to attack her,” says Collett.

“This was an unexpected, horrible tragedy for a family already feeling broken from Darius’s disappearance.”

The family thanked staff at Pincher Creek hospital, STARS and Alberta Children’s Hospital, and will not be commenting further on Kya’s death.

 

Missing five-year-old Darius Macdougall from Crowsnest Pass wearing blue hoodie, has short brown hair

Six-year-old Darius Macdougall of Lethbridge has been missing since Sept. 21. He was last seen near his family’s campsite in the backcountry west of Crowsnest Pass.

Four photos of missing six-year-old Darius Macdougall showing boy with brown hair smiling and in various casual settings

Information

If you see Darius or have an urgent lead, please call 911.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crowsnest Pass RCMP at 403-562-2866.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com, or by using the P3 Tips app available through the Apple App or Google Play stores.

Note: RCMP originally stated Darius to be five years old. Previous Shootin’ the Breeze posts have been updated to reflect a correction to his age provided by RCMP on Sept. 25. The description of the area where Darius went missing has evolved during the search as well.

 

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ALERT seizes drugs, firearms in Lethbridge trafficking investigation

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Drugs and firearms have been seized and seven people charged with drug trafficking following the search of a Lethbridge home, according to an ALERT news release.

ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team and Lethbridge Police Service searched a home on Laval Road in west Lethbridge on Sept. 16. The home has recently been the subject of numerous public complaints about suspected drug activity, the release says.

Police located varying amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine, along with two firearms.

Andrew Hall, 44, was arrested at the home. ALERT alleges he was supplying drugs to street-level fentanyl dealers who predominantly operated in the city’s downtown.

Six street-level drug dealers were linked to this arrest. In total, the suspects face 28 criminal charges related to drug trafficking.

“Police and residents are tired of drug trafficking in the downtown core,” says Staff Sgt. Trevor Sheppard of ALERT. “Drug traffickers will attempt to hide in our neighbourhoods while they prey on the vulnerable areas in the city. This targeted enforcement campaign cut off this drug supply network and has also taken a number of prolific dealers off the street.”

Most of the suspects remain in custody with court appearances scheduled for Oct. 16:

  • Andrew Hall, 44
  • Courtney Ogbogu, 35
  • Marty Fransen, 50
  • Shaun Dyck, 36
  • Anna Switzer, 35
  • Matthew Clark, 41
  • Nicole Hormoth, 39

ALERT will send both seized firearms to the Provincial Firearms Lab for analysis to determine if they can be linked to other crimes.

ALERT began this investigation in June in response to community concerns about drug trafficking in the downtown.

Anyone who suspects drug or gang activity can call local police or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

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Missing Cold Lake woman found deceased

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Update – Oct. 13, 2025

Cold Lake RCMP report that Geraldine Guiney has been located deceased. RCMP say the death is not believed to be suspicious at this time.

Guiney, 71, was last seen Friday morning in Cold Lake.

RCMP send condolences to her family and friends.

Cold Lake RCMP search for missing woman

Cold Lake RCMP are searching for Geraldine Guiney, 71, who was last seen Friday morning in Cold Lake. Police are concerned for her well-being.

Guiney may have had plans to go kayaking.

She is described as five feet seven inches tall, 150 pounds, with fair complexion and grey hair. She was last seen wearing a white jacket, black pants and running shoes.

Anyone with information about Guiney’s whereabouts can call Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3302. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.P3Tips.com or through the P3 Tips app.

 

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Missing Sundre man found safe

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Update – Oct. 14, 2025

Sundre RCMP report that Robert Storey has been located safe.

Storey, 36, was last seen Oct. 10 in Sundre.

RCMP thank the public and media for their assistance.

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Sundre RCMP are searching for Robert Storey, 36, who was last seen Oct. 10 in Sundre. Police are concerned for his well-being.

Storey is believed to be heading to Calgary.

He is described as five feet 10 inches tall, 180 pounds, with fair complexion, blonde hair and blue eyes. He is believed to be driving a burgundy GMC Sierra with Alberta licence plate CTK 3711.

Anyone with information about Storey’s whereabouts can call Sundre RCMP at 403-638-3675. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.P3Tips.com or through the P3 Tips app.

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Garrett Charles One Owl located safe

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Update – Oct. 13, 2025

Fort Macleod RCMP report that Garrett Charles One Owl has been located safe.

One Owl, 30, was last seen in Fort Macleod on Sept. 27.

RCMP thank the public and media for their assistance.

Fort Macleod RCMP search for missing man

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Fort Macleod RCMP are searching for Garrett Charles One Owl, 30, who was last seen in Fort Macleod on Sept. 27. Police are concerned for his well-being.

One Owl is described as five feet nine inches tall, 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He is known to frequent the Fort Macleod and Piikani area.

Anyone with information about One Owl’s whereabouts can call Fort Macleod RCMP at 403-553-7220. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.P3Tips.com or through the P3 Tips app.

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Missing Parkland County man found safe

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Update – Oct. 11, 2025

Parkland RCMP report that search teams have located Darryl Thomas safe.

Thomas, 55, was last seen Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. in Parkland County near Range Road 30.

RCMP thank SAR Alberta volunteers who braved wet and cold conditions to locate Thomas.

Parkland RCMP search for missing man

Parkland RCMP are searching for Darryl Keith Thomas, 55, who was last seen Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. in Parkland County near Range Road 30. Police are concerned for his well-being.

Thomas may be in the area of Alberta Beach or Onoway.

He is described as six feet two inches tall, 190 pounds, with fair complexion, black medium-length hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing dark cargo pants and a dark blue tight T-shirt. He is associated with a grey GMC Terrain.

Anyone with information about Thomas’s whereabouts can call Parkland RCMP at 825-220-2000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.P3Tips.com or through the P3 Tips app.

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Missing Innisfail senior found safe

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Update – Oct. 10, 2025

Innisfail RCMP report that Robbin Pilgrim has been located safe. Police thank the public and media for their assistance.

Innisfail senior missing, heading to Brooks

Oct. 9, 2025

Innisfail RCMP are searching for Robbin Pilgrim, 81, who was last seen in Innisfail on Oct. 9 and said he was heading to Brooks. Police are concerned for his well-being as he has a medical condition that causes confusion.

Pilgrim is described as having a fair complexion, standing five feet 11 inches tall and weighing 165 pounds, according to Alberta RCMP. He uses a walker and was last seen wearing a blue coat and black hat.

He was last seen driving a grey 2008 Chevrolet Impala bearing Alberta licence plate CWX4453.

Anyone with information about Pilgrim’s whereabouts is asked to contact Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3341 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Cold Lake man arrested with loaded shotgun

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Cold Lake RCMP arrested a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after he fled from officers while carrying a loaded shotgun.

Shawn Piche, 40, was taken into custody Oct. 6 following a high-risk takedown on 51 Avenue, according to Alberta RCMP.

Officers had attended an address on 52 Avenue to locate stolen property when they observed Piche, described as a known prolific offender, flee from the back of the residence with a shotgun.

RCMP pursued Piche on foot and apprehended him. The loaded shotgun and several rounds of ammunition were seized.

Piche had an outstanding Canada-wide warrant for being unlawfully at large.

He was charged with obstruction, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a prohibited weapon with readily available ammunition without authorization and possession of a firearm contrary to a firearms prohibition order.

Piche was remanded into custody after appearing before a justice of the peace. He is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Cold Lake on Oct. 15.

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