Atlas Carbon Storage Hub: Statement from Premier Smith

Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean issued the below statement on the final investment decision from Shell and ATCO on their Atlas Carbon Storage Hub in Alberta:

Atlas Carbon Storage Hub: Statement from Premier Smith

Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean issued the below statement on the final investment decision from Shell and ATCO on their Atlas Carbon Storage Hub in Alberta:

Preventing power price spikes

Alberta's government is ensuring Albertans have affordable and reliable power by making changes to electricity market rules.

Leduc — Alberta RCMP officer involved shooting in Leduc

On June 19, 2024, at 11:23 p.m., RCMP received a report of a suicidal individual with a firearm outside of the Leduc Detachment. To locate the suspect, additional resources were deployed, including the Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team, nearby detachments, Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Air 1 Helicopter and EPS Tactical Team and EPS Police Dog Service. EPS Air 1 located the suspect vehicle in Leduc and containment was established.

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Splish, splash the legislature fountains are back!

Beginning July 1, visitors can enjoy the new reflecting pool and dome fountain at the legislature grounds.

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: Joint statement

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis and Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams issued the following statement on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking:

Drumheller — Drumheller RCMP and Correctional Service Canada apprehend drug traffickers

On June 10, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Drumheller RCMP responded to the Drumheller Correctional Institution to assist correctional officers who had apprehended two suspects whom were introducing illicit drugs into the penitentiary. The investigation found that the suspects had tossed packages of contraband over the security fence. The packages were recovered and examined and it was determined they contained suspected cocaine and methamphetamine. A black Volkswagen Golf car was also located nearby and seized along with other evidence as part of the investigation.

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Samson Cree Nation — Maskwacis RCMP investigate stabbing on Samson Cree Nation

On April 12, 2024, Maskwacis RCMP received a report of a stabbing that occurred in the Samson Cree Nation townsite. Upon arrival, police located a victim who was taken by STARS to hospital with serious injuries. The Maskwacis RCMP General Investigations Section was deployed and has taken carriage of the investigation.

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Parkland County — Central Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit arrest repeat offender in Parkland County

On June 5, 2024, officers from the Central Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (CAD CRU) attended a property in Parkland County in order to locate and arrest a repeat offender with warrants. RCMP obtained a warrant to enter the property and arrest the suspect. Upon approaching the property, RCMP observed the suspect brandishing a shot gun. When advised he was under arrest, the suspect threatened police and went in a stolen camper trailer still holding the firearm.

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Calgary — Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigate suspicious death – Update #4 suspect arrested

On June 15, 2024, a 24-year-old individual was arrested in Calgary. The individual has been taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody with a next court appearance set for June 20, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Edmonton. RCMP would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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Red Deer — Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team make significant drug seizure

On May 29, 2024, officers of the Red Deer Crime Reduction Team observed a known repeat offender operating a motor vehicle while prohibited. Due to this offender's history of dangerous driving and flight from police, including ramming a police vehicle, RCMP conducted surveillance and brought in additional resources including Calgary Police Services HAWCS helicopter, Innisfail RCMP, Police Dog Services, the Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team, and RCMP Central Alberta District Crime Reduction Team.

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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: Joint statement

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis and Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams issued the following statement on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking:

Grande Prairie — Alberta RCMP Forestry Crimes Unit and Alberta Forestry and Parks investigate fires

The Alberta RCMP Forestry Crimes Unit (FCU), in partnership with Alberta Forestry and Parks, are investigating multiple suspicious fires on behalf of the County of Grande Prairie and City of Grande Prairie Fire Departments. The Alberta RCMP are seeking public assistance in gathering information on the following fires:

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