Expanding Indigenous-led shelter and housing in Edmonton

Alberta's government is proud to celebrate the grand opening of NiGiNan Housing Ventures' Pimatisiwin hotel conversion project in Edmonton.

Rewarding excellence in public law

Alberta's government has introduced a new scholarship to honour outstanding public law students.

Jasper — Alberta RCMP respond to death of wildland fire employee at Jasper blaze

On Aug. 3, 2024, at 2:15 p.m., RCMP were notified of a serious injury sustained to an Alberta Wildland Fire Employee from a falling tree while fighting an active fire northeast of Jasper. The 24-year-old male firefighter was extracted from the scene by STARS and has been declared deceased. The deceased was a resident of Calgary and based out of the Rocky Mountain House Fire Base. OH&S has been notified of the death and will be investigating.

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O'Chiese First Nation — Alberta RCMP Major Crime Unit investigate homicide on O'Chiese First Nation

On July 30, 2024, at 11:21 a.m., Rocky Mountain House RCMP received a firearms complaint from a residence on O'Chiese First Nation. Upon arrival, emergency responders located a male with serious injuries. Despite life saving efforts, the male, who has been identified as a 27-year-old Sunchild First Nation resident, was pronounced deceased. The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has been deployed and has taken carriage of the investigation.

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Airdrie — Airdrie RCMP advise of heavy police presence while officers respond to firearms complaint - Update #2

Airdrie RCMP continue to investigate the July 29, 2024, shooting in the Luxstone subdivision of Airdrie. The initial investigation has revealed that although this is believed to have been a targeted incident, the apartment complex struck is not believed to have been the intended target. RCMP have obtained a better-quality image of the suspect and are asking for public assistance in identifying him. The suspect is described as:

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Federal government cuts funding for Alberta workers: Minister Jones

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones issued the following statement on the Canada-Alberta Job Grant:

Wetaskiwin — Suspended driver arrested for drug trafficking by Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit

On July 7, 2024, the Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit observed a vehicle being operated by an individual believed to be under a driving suspension. A traffic stop was conducted; during that time officers performed a search under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act. A large quantity of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine and Cocaine was located in the vehicle. As a result of the investigation, RCMP have charged a 29-year-old individual and a 36-year-old individual, both residents of Leduc, Alta., with:

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Wetaskiwin — Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit recover stolen vehicle and make arrest

On July 22, 2024, the Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit located a Ford F150 reported stolen from Edmonton. While officers were covertly following the vehicle and attempting to coordinate its safe recovery, they observed a Wetaskiwin County Peace Officer attempt to conduct a traffic stop with the stolen truck. The vehicle subsequently fled at a high rate of speed. With the assistance of Camrose City Police, Leduc RCMP, and Maskwacis RCMP, the vehicle was found abandoned. A short time later, the suspect was located.

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Rocky View County — Strathmore RCMP issue shelter in place – Update #3

At approximately 11:56 a.m., Strathmore RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at Range Road 282 and Township Road 250, located in Rocky View County. Upon arrival, it was discovered two individuals had been shot, one superficially, the other was fatally wounded.

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Cochrane — Cochrane RCMP seeking witnesses or video footage of a sudden death at Barriere Lake

On July 13, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Cochrane RCMP received a report of a sudden death at Barriere Lake, off of Highway 40 in Kananaskis, Alta. Upon arrival, emergency workers attempt to assist a 52-year-old female victim who died on scene. The victim's cause of death is still under investigation. While RCMP continue to investigate, we are seeking witnesses or video footage from cell phones or dash cameras that may have captured the events leading up to the incident or after.

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