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RCMP cruiser. (File photo)

Leduc traffic stop results in charges against three

A May 19 traffic stop by the Leduc RCMP Drug Unit has…

 

A woman walks her dog along the Ottawa River in Ottawa as smoke from wildfires obscures Gatineau, Que., in the distance on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada marks Clean Air Day with worst air quality in the world as wildfires rage

Hazy skies tinged with an eerie yellow glow greeted millions of Canadians…

 

Leduc RCMP warns public of rise in sextortion. (File photo)

Leduc RCMP warns public of rise in online sextortion practices

The Leduc RCMP is warning Albertans of “financial sextortion” tactics targeting the…

 

Garnett Kromm, of Botha, hangs on for a 67 point in the Bareback Riding event at the 2022 Steel Wheel Stampede. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent file photo)

Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede set to kick off for another year

The event will run June 9-10 at the Stettler agricultural grounds

Garnett Kromm, of Botha, hangs on for a 67 point in the Bareback Riding event at the 2022 Steel Wheel Stampede. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent file photo)
A pair of Stettler men have been sentenced to jail time for charges stemming from an arrest in Camrose County last fall. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)

Pair of Stettler men sentenced to jail for 2022 charges

A pair of Stettler men arrested by Bashaw RCMP officers in September…

A pair of Stettler men have been sentenced to jail time for charges stemming from an arrest in Camrose County last fall. (Kevin Sabo/Stettler Independent)
An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Ponoka RCMP investigate Highway 53 collision

Incident occurred in the late-evening hours of May 24

An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
The Blackfalds RCMP recently conducted a joint operation aimed to get impaired divers off the road. (File photo)

Blackfalds RCMP conducts joint impaired driving operation

The operation was held in conjunction with National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day

The Blackfalds RCMP recently conducted a joint operation aimed to get impaired divers off the road. (File photo)
An RCMP cruiser. Leduc CRU has arrested two and recovered a pair of stolen vehicles. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Leduc CRU arrests 2, recovers pair of stolen vehicles

Members of the Leduc RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) have made a…

An RCMP cruiser. Leduc CRU has arrested two and recovered a pair of stolen vehicles. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Ponoka RCMP provides details behind recent shelter-in-place order. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ponoka RCMP provides details behind recent shelter-in-place order

The Ponoka RCMP has released details surrounding the chain of events which…

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Ponoka RCMP provides details behind recent shelter-in-place order. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A stolen pick up truck recovered by the Central Alberta Crime Reduction Unit. (RCMP Photo)

Crime Reduction Unit nabs second suspect in Breton

Arrest made following May 9 pursuit

A stolen pick up truck recovered by the Central Alberta Crime Reduction Unit. (RCMP Photo)
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 13, 2018. Alberta RCMP officers use several strategies to protect personal property during fire evacuations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Alberta RCMP using several strategies to keep personal property safe during evacuations

While Albertans remain evacuated from their homes, RCMP officers are on the…

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 13, 2018. Alberta RCMP officers use several strategies to protect personal property during fire evacuations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. Officers from the Central Alberta Crime Reduction Unit have made an arrest while on the way to assist with the fires. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Central Alberta Crime Reduction Unit makes arrest

Officers make arrest while en route to assist with fires

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. Officers from the Central Alberta Crime Reduction Unit have made an arrest while on the way to assist with the fires. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A section of range road near Sylvan Lake has been closed due to deteriorating conditions. (Black Press News Media file photo)

Lacombe County announces temporary road closure

Lacombe County has announced a temporary road closure near Sylvan Lake. Because…

A section of range road near Sylvan Lake has been closed due to deteriorating conditions. (Black Press News Media file photo)
The Ponoka RCMP detachment is investigating a home invasion. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ponoka RCMP investigates home invasion

Officers from the Ponoka RCMP detachment are investigating a home invasion which…

The Ponoka RCMP detachment is investigating a home invasion. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Ponoka RCMP are investigating an early-hours shooting on May 5. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ponoka RCMP investigate shooting

Officers from the Ponoka RCMP detachment are investigating an early morning shooting…

The Ponoka RCMP are investigating an early-hours shooting on May 5. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Edmonton Police Service has confirmed the identity of a body found on Samson Cree Nation on April 29. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Body found at Maskwacis that of murdered girl: Edmonton Police Service

The Edmonton Police Service has confirmed that the body found on Samson…

The Edmonton Police Service has confirmed the identity of a body found on Samson Cree Nation on April 29. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Wetaskiwin RCMP nab repeat offender

Following an investigation started in March 2023 by the Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime…

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Stettler RCMP nab robbery-spree suspects

The Stettler RCMP and officers from other detachments ended a three-person crime…

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Camrose Casino held an open house in an attempt to gain support for a move to Edmonton.(File photo)

Camrose Casino holds open house

Casino operators are trying to get approval to move the facility into Edmonton

  • Apr 21, 2023
Camrose Casino held an open house in an attempt to gain support for a move to Edmonton.(File photo)