Tag Archives: Crime & Courts

Rocky RCMP Report: April 30- May 6
This is a report released to the media from the Rocky Mountain House (RMH) RCMP giving a brief description of various crimes and call-ins, both solved and unsolved throughout the community between the...
May 07, 2021

Trial booked for Sylvan Lake man accused of drug trafficking
Trial dates have now been set for a Sylvan Lake man charged in an alleged drug trafficking operation.Dallas Anthony Griffin, 33, will have a two-day trial in Red Deer provincial court from Sept. 7 - 8...
May 07, 2021

Canadian on death row says execution may be 'preferable' to endless prison time
Ronald Smith sounds tired. Despite good news last month, when a bill to resume executions in Montana was unexpectedly defeated, the Canadian on death row in that state is in a sombre mood. Smith, orig...
May 07, 2021

New tool in Alberta to improve police interactions for mental health emergencies
EDMONTON, AB- The province is giving more than $789,000 to improve police interactions when responding to mental health emergencies.The implementation of this digital platform (HealthIM) will provide ...
May 06, 2021

Alberta RCMP highlights importance of Sexual Violence Awareness Month
EDMONTON - On average, there are about 2500 calls for service relating to sexual violence each year. In 2020, there were 2,973 sexual offences reported to the Alberta RCMP. Sexual Violence Awareness f...
May 06, 2021

Drayton Valley RCMP Weekly Report: April 29 to May 6
Drayton Valley Weekly News ReportApril 29 to May 6, 2021Online Crime Reporting is available in Alberta. The purpose of this tool is to make reporting crimes more convenient for members of the public. ...
May 06, 2021

Alberta RCMP promotes motorcycle safety this May
EDMONTON- With warmer weather on its way, seasonal vehicles are starting to take to the streets and highways. This May, the Alberta RCMP is focussing on motorcycle safety, ensuring motorists are imple...
May 06, 2021

Calkins claims former long gun registry information still out there
The Conservative MP for Red Deer-Lacombe is looking for answers after recently learning data from the federal government's former long-gun registry is still in existence somewhere.Blaine Calkins says ...
May 05, 2021

Madu promises enforcement against COVID-19 rule-breakers
Concrete action is needed to address public health threats and health system strain being caused by those who defy the efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, says Justice Minister and Solicitor Gen...
May 05, 2021

AHS closes down Whistle Stop Café
Alberta Health Services has closed down a central Alberta caf for repeatedly flaunting public health restrictions. A video livestreamed to the Whistle Stop Caf's Facebook page morning shows RCMP offic...
May 05, 2021