Blackfalds

• RCMP charge four in connection with 2020 death of man from Blackfalds, Alta.

  After four-years of investigation, RCMP have laid charges in connection with the death of Ryan James Gudwer of Blackfalds, Alta. Four individuals have been arrested.

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  Apr 26, 2024
  
• 27-year-old motorcyclist killed in collision on QEII

  A motorcyclist and an SUV collided on Highway 597 and the QE II sending the motorcyclist to hospital where he died of his injuries.

  Traffic

  Aug 8, 2023
  
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• 1 person killed in highway crash near Blackfalds, Alta.

  Alberta RCMP confirmed one person was killed in a two-vehicle crash near Blackfalds on Highway 597 near Highway 2 on Monday.

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  Aug 7, 2023
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• Homeowner speaks out after fatally shooting intruder in Red Deer County: ‘Until you pull the trigger you have no idea’

  Members of the Blackfalds RCMP department were on their way to the home when they learned one man had been injured and another had been shot.

  Crime

  Aug 6, 2021
• Man dead, homeowner injured after home broken into in central Alberta

  The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating a break-in at a rural home in central Alberta on Monday night that left a man dead and sent another to hospital.

  Crime

  Aug 3, 2021
• Crews working to clean liquid asphalt spill after train derailment north of Red Deer

  Emergency crews worked to clean up after a 20-car train carrying liquid asphalt derailed near Blackfalds on Friday.

  Environment

  Jul 3, 2021
• Dog diving competition taking place in central Alberta this weekend

  When you imagine a day at the pool, your first thought isn't likely about dogs hitting the deep end, but this weekend in Blackfalds, Alta., the focus is all on dog diving.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2020
• Alberta man who thought he was seeing woman he met online kidnapped, robbed, assaulted

  Three people have been arrested after a 22-year-old Alberta man was kidnapped, robbed and assaulted earlier this month when he thought he was going to meet a woman he met online.

  Crime

  Sep 17, 2020
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• Alberta family escapes injury after wheel flies off; believes lug nuts loosened in B.C.

  Fortunately, says the woman, no one was hurt while they were travelling at highway speeds along the Trans-Canada near Canmore on Thursday.

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  Jul 25, 2020
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• ASIRT releases new details about deadly Highway 2 shootout between RCMP and suspect

  A semi-automatic, tactical-style shotgun was found at the scene of a fatal shootout between RCMP and an armed 27-year-old man on the QEII ear Leduc this week.

  Crime

  May 8, 2020