High River — Southern Alberta District RCMP Crime Reduction Unit and High River RCMP recover stolen property

On May 2, 2024, Southern Alberta District RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU), in partnership with High River RCMP, initiated an investigation into stolen property. GPS technology led officers to a rural location in Foothills County, Alta., where a stolen generator was believed to be. A search warrant was obtained and executed, and officers located the stolen generator, a stolen enclosed utility trailer, and over a thousand pounds of copper wire that was actively being stripped for recycling purpose. As a result, two suspects were arrested and have been charged.

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Bill C-59 gag-order must be stopped: Minister Schulz

Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement on Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023:

Sheriffs shut down alleged drug house in Spruce Grove

The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a property in Spruce Grove where complaints of drug activity prompted frequent visits from police.

Building strong and vibrant communities | Bâtir des collectivités solides et dynamiques

Alberta's government is investing $66 million to build stronger communities through community grants to non-profit organizations.

Peace River — Peace River RCMP and WAD CRU are seeking public assistance in locating wanted man

Peace River RCMP, assisted by Western Alberta District (WAD) Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), are currently looking for assistance from the public in locating 33-year-old Atikameg, Alta. resident Kyle Edward Daniel Ominayak. Ominayak, who is known to frequent Little Buffalo, Alta., and Cadotte Lake, Alta., is wanted on warrants for charges that include:

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Fort Chipewyan — Fort Chipewyan RCMP make significant drug seizure

On May 3, 2024, Fort Chipewyan RCMP, with assistance from Wood Buffalo RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, conducted a motor vehicle check stop in Fort Chipewyan. As a result of the check stop, RCMP have seized a sizeable amount of suspected crack cocaine as well as several vapes. The total value of seized illicit drugs and vapes is approximately $60,000. Two adult males have been arrested with charges pending. Both males are in custody awaiting judicial interim release hearings.

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Cold Lake — Lakeland Crime Reduction Unit arrests male wanted on Canada-wide warrant

On March 10, 2024, Lakeland Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) received information on a male wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in the area of Cold Lake. With assistance from Police Dog Services, Cold Lake RCMP and Bonnyville RCMP the male was apprehended without incident. A 37-year-old individual was charged with the following:

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Alberta stronger than ever: Premier Smith

Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement on how Alberta's government is successfully delivering on its promises:

Mountain View County — Southern Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Unit execute search warrant and locate stolen property

On April 22, 2024, members of the RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU) recovered a stolen truck, trailer and skid steer and arrested one male after leaving a rural property in Mountain View County (see below media release). As a result of the above arrest, the property was held and officers of SAD CRU, in partnership with Didsbury RCMP, Airdrie RCMP, and RCMP Auto Theft Unit, executed a search warrant on April 23, 2024. As a result of the search warrant, the following was seized:

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Leduc — Leduc RCMP Crime Reduction recover stolen welder and trailer listed on Facebook Marketplace – Update

Leduc RCMP seek public assistance to identify and return property to owners. RCMP are still seeking the owners of much of the recovered property. The public is encouraged to report any items that have been stolen including serial numbers and other identifying information to enable the return of the property to its rightful owners. Should you be able to identify some of the property, please contact Leduc Crime Reduction Unit at 780-980-7200. Background:

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Fort McMurray  — Wood Buffalo RCMP conducts drug investigations, suspects facing charges

On May 10, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP conducted a traffic stop in the area of Thickwood Boulevard. A search of the vehicle was conducted and as a result, over an ounce of suspected fentanyl was located and seized along with other drug paraphernalia. Two vehicle occupants were subsequently arrested without incident. A 38-year-old individual, a resident of Fort McMurray, is facing a number of charges:

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Coaldale — Coaldale/Picture Butte RCMP team with Alberta Sheriffs for check stop

On the evening of April 26, 2024, Coaldale/Picture Butte RCMP partnered with the Alberta Sheriffs and conducted a check stop. Officers concentrated on three areas for this check stop: Area around the Indian Hills Golf Course, SE of Coaldale 20 Avenue and 13 Street in Coaldale Highway 512 near the Lethbridge Correctional Centre Over 200 vehicles were stopped during the night, and as a result, the following infractions were discovered:

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Drumheller — Drumheller RCMP execute search warrant related to drug trafficking

On April 30, 2024, at approximately 5 p.m., the General Investigation Section (GIS) of the Drumheller RCMP along with Drumheller General Duty members, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 200 Block of South Rail Way Avenue in Drumheller. As a result of the search warrant, drugs, money and supporting evidence were seized; including:

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