Embracing hope – National Catholic Health Care Week: Minister LaGrange

Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on National Catholic Health Care Week:

Alberta opens new office in Ottawa

Alberta is pursuing a stronger voice on the national stage by expanding the province's presence in the nation's capital with a new office. 

Lake Louise — Lake Louise RCMP respond to sudden death on Temple Mountain

On Jan. 26, 2024, at approximately 4:35 p.m., Lake Louise received a report of a back-country skier that had fallen while climbing Temple Mountain in Banff National Park, Alta. Parks Canada visitor safety and emergency crews responded to the call and located an adult male deceased from an apparent fall while climbing the Aemmer Couloir. The deceased has been identified as a 32-year-old resident of Saskatchewan. Next of kin notification has been completed with the deceased's family in Saskatchewan. The investigation is ongoing; however, foul play is not suspected.

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Edson — Edson RCMP charge male with attempted murder

On Jan. 24, 2024, at 2 a.m., Edson RCMP responded to a complaint of a disturbance at a local residence. Upon arrival, it was determined that two people were injured, and both were transported by EMS to a local hospital. They have since been released from the hospital. An investigation ensued and, as a result, a 64-year-old individual, a resident of Edson, was arrested and charged with attempted murder.

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Hardisty — Killam RCMP charge female with attempted murder

On Jan. 27, 2024, Killam RCMP was dispatched to a reported shooting in Hardisty. Upon arrival, members located a male with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. The male was transported by ambulance to a hospital in Edmonton where he remains in critical condition. As a result of the investigation, which was assisted by Forensic Identification Services and Eastern Alberta District General Investigation Section, a 42-year-old individual was charged with several offences, including:

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St. Paul  — St. Paul RCMP respond to fatal residential fire

On Jan. 31, 2024, at approximately 12:05 p.m., St. Paul RCMP were conducting proactive patrols when they observed flames coming from inside a residence on Highway 36 in Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alta. RCMP attended, as well as the Saddle Lake Fire Services and EMS. Upon arrival, the residence was found fully engulfed and deemed unfit for entry. Once the fire was extinguished, human remains were discovered within the residence.

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Parkland County — Parkland RCMP arrest pair on outstanding warrants in a stolen vehicle

On Jan. 26, 2024, officers with the Parkland RCMP and the Crime Reduction Unit were conducting patrols in Gunn, Alta., targeting property crime and repeat offenders. Officers located two individuals sleeping inside a stolen ford pickup truck with no licence plate attached.

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Mountain View County — Sundre RCMP and Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit - Charges laid in Mountain View County homicide

Charges have been laid in relation to the death of a Sundre resident that occurred on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. On Jan. 25, 2024, Sundre RCMP responded to a report of a male that had been shot at a residence northeast of Sundre in Mountain View County. The victim, now identified as 36-year-old Justin Goodhand, was pronounced deceased at hospital a short time later. An autopsy was completed on Jan. 26, 2024, which determined that the manner of death was homicide.

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Mountain View County — Didsbury RCMP seek public assistance in identifying sexual assault suspect

On July 20, 2023, Didsbury RCMP received a report of a sexual assault involving a minor that occurred on July 19, 2023, at a cabaret (after party) following the Dog Pound Rodeo. This incident occurred on or within walking distance of the Dog Pound Rodeo grounds. The suspect was believed to have gone by the name of "Carter" and is described as follows:

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Rocky View County — Strathmore RCMP and Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigate fatal shooting

Strathmore RCMP and the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit are investigating after shots were fired resulting in the death of a man at the Mountain View Campground near Conrich, Alta. Shortly after midnight on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, Strathmore RCMP responded to a 911 call reporting that gunshots had been fired at the Mountain View Campground on Range Road 284 and Highway 1. Investigators arrived and found an adult male in the campground, suffering from gunshot wounds. EMS provided care; however, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Leduc — RCMP investigate member involved shooting in Leduc

On Jan. 30, 2024, at approximately 7:22 p.m., as the result of a report of a suspicious person, Leduc RCMP conducted a traffic stop of a Dodge pickup on Capris Road in Leduc. During the interaction with the occupants of the vehicle, the driver produced a firearm, the pickup rammed an officer's police vehicle, and the officer discharged his service firearm. The suspect vehicle then fled the scene. The officer was not injured during this interaction.

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