Update 5: Alberta wildfire information: May 22, 3 p.m.

Precipitation and cooler weather have led to decreased wildfire danger throughout most of the province.

Orders in Council

Order Approved – May 22, 2024.

Update 5: Alberta wildfire information: May 22, 3 p.m.

Precipitation and cooler weather have led to decreased wildfire danger throughout most of the province.

Sheriffs close drug house in Medicine Hat

The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a problem property in Medicine Hat where complaints of drug activity and violence prompted frequent visits from police.   

Drayton Valley — Drayton Valley RCMP arrests two in drug trafficking investigation

In Feb. 2024, members of the Drayton Valley RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) entered into a drug trafficking investigation involving a local residence. On April 18, 2024, the Drayton Valley RCMP, with the assistance of the Alberta RCMP Western Alberta District (WAD) Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), executed a search warrant on the home in the town of Drayton Valley.

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Amplifying young voices in the skilled trades

Minister of Advanced Education Rajan Sawhney has appointed an Advisory Council of Skilled Trades Youth Ambassadors (STYA). 

Olds — Okotoks RCMP investigate shooting

On May 1, 2024, shortly after 3 p.m., Okotoks RCMP were dispatched to a possible shooting in the area of Sheep River Court, Okotoks. Preliminary investigation revealed a 53-year-old male suffered a gun shot wound and has since been flown by STARS air ambulance to a Calgary hospital. The male victim is in serious but stable condition. A 26-year-old individual has been taken into custody with charges pending. This was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. RCMP will be in the area while they conduct their investigation.

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Vilna — Smoky Lake RCMP respond to rural break in with armed suspects

On April 22, 2024, at 5:05 p.m., Smoky Lake RCMP received a report of a break-in in progress on township road 602 near Vilna. The victims observed three or more armed men come onto their rural residential property and begin to steal items from the outbuildings. The victims observed that the suspects appeared to be armed with long guns. The suspects were able to steal the victim's pickup and flee the area in two vehicles.

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Gleichen — Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigate homicide in Gleichen - Update #2

RCMP advised that the 20-year-old individual has been safely arrested. RCMP thank the media and public for their assistance. April 27, 2024 Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigate homicide in Gleichen - Update The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit have laid charges in the reported April 24, 2024, homicide in Gleichen. RCMP have determined the victim to be 59-year-old Siksika Nation resident Clayton Redgun.

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Fort Chipewyan — Fort Chipewyan RCMP investigating shots fired complaint – Update #2

Fort Chipewyan RCMP continue to investigation the incident at the Fort Chipewyan Airport on May 1, 2024. As previously updated on May 3, 2024, two suspects were arrested in connection to the incident. A 19-year-old individual is facing charges including:

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Lloydminster — Lloydminster RCMP charge male with attempted murder

On April 14, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP received multiple 911 calls for a disturbance at an apartment complex on 51 Avenue and 34 Street in Lloydminster. Upon arrival, RCMP members located a female with life-threatening injuries.  Immediate life saving measures were initiated by RCMP until EMS arrived and transported her to hospital. The female was subsequently airlifted to Saskatoon via STARS Air Ambulance.

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