Update – Sept. 19, 2025

Cold Lake RCMP have charged two residents after two men were stabbed and left in serious condition in a Walmart parking lot early Monday, Sept. 8.

Police responded around 3:05 a.m. to reports of two injured and unresponsive males. Upon arrival, officers determined both men had been stabbed. Both victims were transported to hospital with serious injuries, though neither have died.

The investigation, assisted by Cold Lake RCMP General Investigation Section, Bonnyville RCMP General Investigation Section and RCMP Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, led to the arrest of two suspects.

Curtis McKay, 18, of Cold Lake, was charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of robbery with a weapon.

Monica Jacknife, 29, of Cold Lake, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault.

Both suspects were brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody. McKay is scheduled to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Cold Lake on Sept. 24, while Jacknife will appear on Oct. 15.

“We understand that these kinds of situations can create a lot of fear within our community,” said Cpl. Benjamin Burgess of Cold Lake General Investigation Section. “We want to take this time to reassure the public that our investigation suggests that the victims were known to the suspects and that this was not a random attack or event.”

Cold Lake police investigate targeted attack in parking lot

Sept. 9, 2025

Cold Lake RCMP responded to reports of two injured and unresponsive men found in the Walmart parking lot during the early morning hours of Sept. 8.

Both men were in critical condition when Emergency Medical Services arrived and were transported to hospital via STARS air ambulance.

Though the investigation continues, initial information suggests this was a targeted incident with no ongoing safety concern to the public.

Cold Lake General Investigations Section has taken over the investigation and asks anyone with information about the incident to contact Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3301.

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

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