Alberta taking back control of federal agreements

Alberta has introduced legislation requiring provincial entities to obtain approval before entering, amending, extending or renewing agreements with the federal government.

Orders in Council

Orders approved – April 10, 2024.

Edmonton — Hit the brakes on speeding!

As the snow melts and the roads become clear, Alberta RCMP reminds motorists of the dangers of speeding. Posted limits indicate the maximum, legal speed permitted in ideal conditions, however, unsafe speeds increase the risk of collision and serious injury for all road users in any conditions.

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Alberta taking back control of federal agreements

Alberta has introduced legislation requiring provincial entities to obtain approval before entering, amending, extending or renewing agreements with the federal government.

New board members appointed to Banff Centre

Alberta's government has appointed a new chair and public members to the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity board of governors.

Eid al-Fitr: Premier Smith

Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement on Eid al-Fitr:

Leduc — Leduc RCMP investigate break and enter to business

On Feb. 26, 2024, Leduc RCMP received a report of a break and enter to the Blackjacks Roadhouse located at 2110 Sparrow Drive in Nisku, Alta. Through investigation, police learned at approximately 4:09 a.m., two unknown males entered the business causing damage and stole a bitcoin machine and an undisclosed amount of cash. The two suspects, exited the back door and fled the area in a red Dodge Caravan.

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Airdrie — Police Presence in Airdrie's South West - Update charges laid

Charges have been laid in relation to a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant executed at a residence in Airdrie's South West. During the search of the residence, members of Airdrie's Crime Reduction Unit found a hand gun, cocaine, fentanyl and cash. A 20-year-old individual, a resident of Airdrie, was brought before a justice of the peace and released on $250 cash bail with conditions. The individual has been charged with the following:

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Red Deer — Alberta RCMP in custody death in Red Deer

On March 25, 2024, at 10:56 p.m., Red Deer RCMP were dispatched to a residence on 50 Ave for complaints of a male acting erratically and running onto the roadway. Upon arrival, the suspect was identified by police, arrested and transported to the Red Deer Detachment.

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Devon — Anonymous Crime Stoppers tips lead to drug bust

In January 2024, Devon RCMP received several Crime Stoppers tips with regard to a drug and tobacco trafficking operation in Devon. Devon RCMP, in partnership with Alberta RCMP Central Alberta District (CAD) Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), began an investigation. After an almost 3-month-long investigation, Devon RCMP and CAD CRU, assisted by RCMP Police Dog Services, executed search warrants on Saskatchewan Avenue West, in Devon.

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Strathcona County — Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigates homicide in Strathcona County

On March 29, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP responded to complaint of deceased individual on Township Road 510 in Sherwood Park, Alta. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male inside of a vehicle. At this time, the circumstances around the death have been deemed suspicious. The Alberta RCMP Major Crime Unit has been deployed to take carriage of the investigation with the assistance of Strathcona County RCMP and Edmonton (HQ) Forensic Identification Services. RCMP advise there is no threat to public safety.

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Drumheller — Drumheller RCMP lay charges in year long investigation

In January of 2023, Drumheller RCMP initiated an investigation into drug trafficking following the discovery of multiple packages believed to be dropped utilizing a drone at the Drumheller Institution. During the investigation, multiple partners and RCMP Support Units were engaged, including from the Drumheller Institution, RCMP Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit, Drumheller General Investigation Unit (GIS), Strathmore GIS, Calgary Police Service, Edmonton Police Service, RCMP Forensic Identification Section (FIS), RCMP Special Investigations, and more.

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Leduc — Leduc RCMP investigate road rage that lead to stabbing

On March 20, 2024, at approximately 7:19 p.m., Leduc RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in Leduc. Upon arrival RCMP learned that the incident began on 50 Street in front of the City Centre Mall, where it's alleged the driver of one vehicle cut off another driver. Both vehicles pulled into the parking lot at 6207 50 Street in Leduc and a physical confrontation occurred resulting in a 42-year-old male being stabbed.

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Balzac — Airdrie Rural RCMP seek assistance in commercial break in

Airdrie rural RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in relation to a commercial break in. At 6 a.m. on March 25, 2024, two males broke into the Leon's furniture store in the Balzac shopping complex. The suspects stole two televisions fleeing in a grey SUV. The Airdrie RCMP are looking for two males:

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Wetaskiwin — Wetaskiwin Crime Reduction Unit execute drug-related search warrants

Wetaskiwin Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) began an investigation on drug trafficking within the community in January 2024. On March 21, 2024, Wetaskiwin CRU executed two search warrants resulting in the seizure of: 450 grams of methamphetamine; 56 grams of cocaine; Six grams of crack; and Canadian currency. As a result of the investigation a 54-year-old individual, a resident of Wetaskiwin, has been charged with:

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Grimshaw — Grimshaw crime reduction blitz results in multiple charges

In response to community concerns about property crime, members of the Western Alberta District (WAD) Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) recently conducted a proactive enforcement initiative in the town of Grimshaw, which resulted in multiple charges against several individuals.

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