Athabasca RCMP
Charges laid after gunman fires shots while walking in northern Alberta hamlet prompting lockdowns
Charges have been laid a day after a school and other buildings in Calling Lake, Alta., were put into lockdown over reports of a gunman walking down a street in the community and firing off shots. Continue reading
Rural homeowner reportedly shot at during break-in near Athabasca: RCMP
RCMP are investigating after a rural homeowner was allegedly shot at during a break-in at his property in Athabasca County early Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Teen charged after vehicle clocked doing 151 km/hr in construction zone
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
A 17-year-old driver from Athabasca is heading to court after an Alberta Sheriff recorded a driver doing more than 150 km/hr in a construction zone. Continue reading
68-year-old man killed in ATV rollover in Calling Lake
Preliminary investigation indicates a 68-year-old man from Calling Lake was driving an ATV on Calling Lake Drive when it rolled over. Continue reading
Local leaders, RCMP host forum focusing on rural crime in northern Alberta
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Dwayne Rawson, an Athabasca County councillor, said the community town hall was meant for residents from Westlock County, Athabasca County and Thorhild County to talk about rural crime and see what they can do to protect themselves. Continue reading
Former teacher in northern Alberta charged with sexual exploitation
By Kerry McAthey Radio Anchor/Reporter
A 38-year-old Athabasca man has been charged after an investigation by RCMP into allegations of sexual exploitation. Continue reading
Athabasca RCMP investigate fatal collision
By Phil Darlington Weather Specialist
Athabasca RCMP and a RCMP Collision Analyst continue to investigate a crash which left one woman dead. Continue reading
ASIRT says man shot by RCMP in Athabasca was armed with knife
The 47-year-old man shot by a Mountie in Athabasca, Alta. on Friday morning was armed with a knife, according to Alberta’s police watchdog. Continue reading
Man airlifted to hospital after being shot by RCMP in northern Alberta, ASIRT investigating
Alberta’s police watchdog has been called in to investigate an officer-involved shooting at an Athabasca, Alta. apartment building on Friday morning. Continue reading
RCMP arrest 14 wanted people in 4 days in Athabasca and Westlock areas
Fourteen people who were wanted by police were arrested by the RCMP’s Eastern Alberta Warrant Apprehension Team over the long weekend. Continue reading