Bridges named in honour of fallen police officers

Two bridges in Edmonton are being named in honour of fallen Edmonton police officers Constable Travis Jordan and Constable Brett Ryan.

Bridges named in honour of fallen police officers

Two bridges in Edmonton are being named in honour of fallen Edmonton police officers Constable Travis Jordan and Constable Brett Ryan.

Consultant chosen for Eyremore Dam study

Alberta's government has chosen Hatch Ltd. to study the feasibility of a new water reservoir in southeastern Alberta.

Using tech to fight drought in Alberta

With the risk of drought facing the province, Alberta's government is investing in projects to maximize water supply and deliver adequate drinking water to communities.

Edmonton — Hold the phone: Alberta RCMP warns the public against mass marketing and phone scams

This March, the Alberta RCMP will be sharing information and resources in support of the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association's (ACCPA) Fraud Prevention Month campaign. The campaign, which will include a weekly theme, seeks to educate Albertans on the many ways that fraudulent activity impacts their communities. This week's theme focuses on mass marketing and phone scams, which includes, but is not limited to:

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Holi: Premier Smith

Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement in celebration of Holi:

Jasper — Jasper RCMP execute drug-related search warrant - Update

On Jan. 12, 2024, Jasper RCMP, with the assistance of RCMP Police Dog Services and Edson RCMP Integrated Traffic Unit, executed a search warrant at a Jasper residence. The 6-month-long investigation, assisted by RCMP Western Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, focused on the distribution of illicit street drugs in the Jasper community. Since the last release, the drugs have been analysed and confirmed as being Cocaine, Methamphetamine, MDMA and Ketamine. As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old individual, a resident of Jasper, was charged with:

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Red Deer — Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigates homicide in Red Deer

On March 21, 2024, at 3:51 p.m., Red Deer RCMP received a report of a shooting that occurred at an apartment building on Parke Avenue in Red Deer. As officers arrived, a suspect was observed running from the area. After a short foot pursuit, the male was arrested and a firearm seized. A second male suspect was also located near the scene and arrested. Other officers arriving on scene located a deceased person who has been identified as 54-year-old Red Deer resident Jason Cory Worobec. The Alberta RCMP Major Crime Unit was dispatched and has taken over the investigation.

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Strathmore — Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit charge male with firearms offences

On Feb. 27, 2024, Strathmore RCMP received a complaint in relation to firearms offences occurring in rural Alberta. Evidence showed that a male was video recording shooting out of moving vehicles and shooting near roadways with handguns and long guns.

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Cold Lake — Cold Lake RCMP makes arrests in drug trafficking investigation

On March 15, 2024, the Cold Lake RCMP General Investigations Section concluded a drug trafficking investigation within the city of Cold Lake. With the assistance of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) in Lloydminster, Alta., and the Cold Lake Detachment, police executed a search warrant at two residences in Cold Lake North. As a result of the search warrant, the following items were seized:

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Wetaskiwin — Wetaskiwin RCMP investigating a theft over $5000 from the Canadian Tire

Wetaskiwin RCMP are investigating after a report that on March 8, 2024, at approximately 10 a.m., three male suspects attended the Canadian Tire in Wetaskiwin. These three individuals managed to access the locked shelves containing powered hand tools. The suspects stole a significant amount of power tools under their clothing. The suspects left in a new model grey Chrysler Pacifica. RCMP have secured video surveillance of the suspects who are described as:

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Leduc — Leduc RCMP investigate series of break and enters

On Feb. 26, 2024, at approximately 1:11 a.m., Leduc RCMP received a report of a break and enter to the L.A. Nissan dealership in Leduc. Two unknown individuals entered the building causing damage and attempted to steal a vehicle. Both suspects left the area in what is believed to be a blue Nissan SUV with aftermarket headlights installed.

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Lac La Biche — Lac La Biche RCMP execute search warrant related to firearms investigation

On March 15, 2024, the Lac La Biche RCMP, with the assistance of RCMP Emergency Response Team, RCMP Police Dog Services, and RCMP East Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, executed a search warrant at two residences in Lac La Biche County following a weapons complaint. As a result of the search, a male was taken into custody on three outstanding warrants. Four firearms, a large quantity of ammunition and a prohibited device were seized.

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