RCMP investigating homicide in Red Earth Creek, Alta.
High Prairie RCMP were initially called after the body of a man was found off Highway 88 near Red Earth Creek around 4 p.m. Wednesday. Continue reading
Rural Alberta crime
Alberta municipalities to pay portion of cost for extra policing
Alberta’s small municipalities and rural districts are getting more police officers, but they will be paying out of pocket to get them. Continue reading
Justice minister promises Albertan-inspired changes to address rural crime
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Doug Schweitzer says the stories he’s hearing from Albertans, and their suggestions, will lead to changes that are over and above rural crime campaign promises from the United Conservatives. Continue reading
Rural crime forcing residents of Priddis, Alta., to take matters into their own hands
Residents in the small hamlet of Priddis are left concerned after a string of break-ins hit some businesses in the area. Continue reading
Police charge Fort Vermilion woman with 1st-degree murder
On Oct. 17, police were called to a residence in Fort Vermilion, Alta., at around 10:30 p.m, where a 57-year-old man was found dead outside. Continue reading
Rural municipalities sound alarm over Alberta’s review of police funding
Several rural municipalities are worried about the Alberta government’s review of how policing is funded. But the province says its goal is more policing service, and consultation continues. Continue reading
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
Slave Lake RCMP release sketch of unidentified victim at centre of homicide investigation
Slave Lake RCMP have released a composite sketch in hopes of identifying human remains found near the town last year. Continue reading
4 masked suspects attempt to steal ATM from Alberta convenience store
RCMP southeast of Edmonton are searching for four suspects after a vehicle was driven into a Tofield convenience store early Friday morning in an attempt to steal an ATM. Continue reading
Alberta justice minister to kick off tour to discuss rural crime in Bragg Creek on Thursday
On Thursday, Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer will begin a nearly four-week stretch of consultations with Albertans on the issue of rural crime. Continue reading