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On Nov. 2, 2024, at 4:23 p.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP received a report of an assault that just occurred on 3 Avenue in the Village of Hay Lakes. Upon arrival, police and EMS assisted victims with several significant injuries. Investigation revealed that a group of individuals pulled up to a home. Shortly thereafter they were approached by vehicle and…
Alberta’s government is temporarily freezing the amount rural municipalities are responsible for paying for front-line policing services in Alberta. The province is responsible for providing policing services to municipal districts, counties and urban municipalities with populations less than 5,000. In response to rising rural crime, Alberta’s government announced increased funding for RCMP services in 2019…
On Oct. 30, 2024, Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) with the assistance of the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team arrested two individuals as a result of a drug trafficking investigation. Police executed search warrants at a motel room and a motor vehicle in North Red Deer. As a result of the investigation, police seized several items…
Pratik Bhattarai, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A former assistant gun range safety officer says the onus is always on the gun owner to ensure safe storage and handling. Ian Barclay, who retired as a Master Corporal after 15 years’ service in Canadian Army, says following the law around firearm safety is important to avoid accidents…
George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A bill introduced last week in the legislature would give truth and reconciliation the standing it needs to improve the lives of Indigenous persons across Alberta, its sponsor said. Brooks Arcand-Paul, the NDP’s Indigenous relations critic, said his private member’s bill creates a framework for consultation, progress and accountability…
George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canola producers need protection from an ongoing trade war with China that’s costing their industry billions of dollars, the Alberta legislature heard recently. Heather Sweet, the NDP agriculture critic, said an antidumping investigation announced in September escalates an already expensive situation for canola producers. China’s “sham allegations” about dumping…