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Multiple stolen vehicles and collision under investigation in Lacombe

The Lacombe Police Service is investigating a series of vehicle thefts and a related collision that occurred in the early morning hours of Feb. 12, 2026. At approximately 1:48 a.m., police received a ...

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Construction on Gaetz Avenue bridge begins Monday

The City of Red Deer says a construction project on Gaetz Avenue is scheduled to begin on Feb. 16.Officials say it will require rotating road closures and that construction will also impact parking an...

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Red Deer RCMP arrest man for alleged drug trafficking

The Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team arrested a 44-year-old man for alleged drug trafficking following an investigation.Police say they arrested the Red Deer resident on Jan. 28 while they were cond...

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Queer Neighbours Society calls for respect for transgender community amidst tragedy in Tumbler Ridge

The Queer Neighbours Society of Red Deer, a non-profit organization that advocates for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in central Alberta, has released a statement following the mass shooting in T...

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Emergency crews on scene of residential fire at Innisfail dayhome

Innisfail RCMP and Innisfail Fire are currently on scene of a structure fire at a day home in Innisfail on 53 Ave.Mounties have confirmed, however, there are no injuries to any persons. Police are ask...

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Olds RCMP charge two with possession for the purpose of trafficking

Two central Albertans are facing charges after local Mounteis seized drugs and cash during a traffic stop last week.On Feb. 4, 2026, Olds RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), with assistance from the Safe...

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Red Deer man sentenced in local drug trafficking investigation

A three-and-a-half year jail term has been given to a Red Deer man charged in a local drug trafficking investigation. Richard Gerald Askin, 34, was sentenced on Feb. 11, 2026, in Red Deer Court of Jus...

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Man sentenced to 7 years in Ponoka shooting

The second of two suspects charged in a Ponoka shooting three-and-a-half years ago has been sentenced to seven years in jail and a lifetime firearms prohibition. Eldon James Junior Saddleback, 37, was...

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Olds RCMP arrest man known by police after evading in stolen vehicle

Olds RCMP arrested a man, who police say was a repeat offender, after he evaded police earlier this month.Police say on Feb. 2, members of the Olds RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), general duty office...

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Drumheller RCMP seeks assistance in identifying male who fled from police

Alberta Mounties are hoping you can help them find a suspect who fled police in Drumheller after officers tried to pull over a stolen vehicle.On Feb. 10, 2026, at 4 p.m., Drumheller RCMP attempted to ...

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