Rural Crime

• Rural crime has increased in Manitoba, Mounties say

  Crime is seeping into communities in every corner of the province. Rural Manitoba, in particular, is seeing high levels of violence this year.

  Crime

  Dec 5
  
• Mortar launcher, grenades found after stolen truck tracked to spot north of Calgary

  A stolen Chevy Silverado, a mortar launcher, several white phosphorous grenades, a dozen 7.62 mm round magazines and other weapons were found near Olds in Mountain View County.

  Crime

  Jul 30
  
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• Alberta unveils plans to tackle rural crime

  A new surveillance team has been launched to help fight rural crime in Alberta.

  Crime

  Jul 18
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• Rural Alberta shooting triggers investigation that led to seizure of over $440K in stolen property

  Staff Sgt. Brandon Humbke, the acting operations officer for Central Alberta District RCMP, said the investigation stemmed from an incident that unfolded on April 10.

  Crime

  Apr 16
• Saskatchewan rural crime rates a focus on final day of SARM convention

  According to Statistics Canada's most recent report on rural crime in 2021, Saskatchewan had the highest crime severity index for rural offenses.

  Canada

  Mar 15
• RCMP looking for break-and-enter suspects who triggered shelter-in-place advisory west of Edmonton

  A shelter-in-place advisory issued by Alberta RCMP for an area in Parkland County on Thursday morning has been lifted.

  Crime

  Mar 14
• Alberta Mountie facing assault charge stemming from 2023 wildfire evacuation theft arrest

  RCMP said the alleged assault occurred in May 2023, during the nearly two weeks in which the Drayton Valley area was under a wildfire evacuation order.

  Crime

  Mar 8
• Manitoba RCMP seize drugs, firearms, and cash during raid

  Manitoba RCMP say they have seized drugs, firearms and cash after a raid at a residence in Ebb and Flow First Nation.

  Crime

  Mar 6
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• Kidnapping, vehicle thefts, buildings rammed: 4 charged in eastern Alberta rampage

  Four people are facing a litany of charges after a crime spree that included an alleged kidnapping, several stolen vehicles, buildings rammed and a police chase in eastern Alberta.

  Crime

  Feb 13
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• Man guilty in Thorsby gas-and-dash death to have conditions when released from prison

  Mitchell Robert Sydlowski was sentenced in September 2020 to three years, 10 months and two days in prison after receiving credit for the time he served in pretrial custody.

  Crime

  Nov 20, 2023