NewsRed Deer
ASIRT clears RCMP officers in 2024 Sylvan Lake standoff stabbing
A final report found no grounds for charges after a domestic call turned violent, leaving both a suspect and an officer injured.
Source: rdnewsNOW
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NewsRed Deer
Trial set for Feb. 2027 in Red Deer dealership carjacking case
Nathaniel Spidell, 33, faces robbery and weapons charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle during a test drive and fleeing at speeds up to 165 km/h.
Source: rdnewsNOW
CommunityRed Deer
Delburne parents criticize school's communication over Sept. 24 threat report
RCMP say a student has been identified after rumoured comments were interpreted as a potential threat, but no charges have been laid.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Two charged with murder of 92-year-old man found dead in Ponoka County
RCMP say an autopsy confirmed the death of Loel Fenske, found outside his rural home in February, was a homicide.
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NewsEdmonton
Edmonton man, 44, charged over death threats against PM Carney on X
RCMP's federal policing division made the arrest following an investigation into posts on social media platform X, marking the second such case in two months.
Sources: CHAT News Today, Lethbridge News Now, EverythingGP
NewsEdmonton
Three arrested in Whitecourt after fleeing Edmonton and RCMP officers
A high-speed chase that began with an Edmonton Police dangerous driving complaint ended hours later when RCMP tracked down a fleeing SUV in Whitecourt.
Source: EverythingGP
NewsRed Deer
Red Deer man gets 5-year sentence in firearms, stolen property case
Trent Fielder, 56, will serve roughly two more years after credit for time already served in custody.
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CommunityProvince-wide
Alberta RCMP releases September campaign on youth grooming prevention
Mounties say offenders often use flattery, gifts or emotional manipulation to gain a young person's trust before exploiting them online or in person.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP, rdnewsNOW
NewsGrande Prairie
Peace River man faces six charges after armed threats, police chase
RCMP rammed a suspect vehicle and used a tire deflation device before arresting a man accused of threatening to shoot people with a shotgun.
Source: EverythingGP
NewsRed Deer
Preliminary hearing set for May 2027 in Red Deer stabbing case
An 18-year-old remains in custody as court proceedings move forward over a Canada Day stabbing that left a 42-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.
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NewsRed Deer
Red Deer man gets 8-year sentence for fatal 2024 stabbing death
River Roan, 20, was convicted of manslaughter in the death of 43-year-old Anthony Spiller, who was stabbed in downtown Red Deer in December 2024.
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NewsRed Deer
Charges stayed against Red Deer woman in 2023 Sturgeon Lake homicide
Sara Dawn Aleisha Kappo, 38, had her case stayed on Aug. 21, 2026, nearly three years after a fatal assault near Valleyview. Her two co-accused still face charges in Edmonton court next month.
Sources: EverythingGP, rdnewsNOW
NewsRed Deer
Ponoka man's robbery charge withdrawn, break-and-enter trial set for Oct. 23
Alberta prosecutors dropped a 2024 armed robbery charge against a Ponoka man, citing insufficient evidence, but a separate break-in case against him is heading to trial.
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NewsRed Deer
Red Deer man sentenced to three years in $77,000 drug trafficking case
A Red Deer Court of King's Bench judge handed down the sentence after a lengthy investigation that began in 2022.
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NewsProvince-wide
Alberta RCMP: traffic deaths could hit 274 in 2026, worst in a decade
Alberta RCMP say rising speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving offences are fueling a sharp increase in road deaths this year.
Sources: EverythingGP, Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today
NewsGrande Prairie
Grande Prairie Police to add biometric monitoring in holding cells before Oct. 21 handover
The Grande Prairie Police Service is finalizing safety upgrades at the 99th Street detachment ahead of taking over policing duties from the RCMP next month.
Source: EverythingGP
NewsGrande Prairie
Grande Prairie-area courts hand down sentences in stolen semi, Peace River gun cases
Alberta Justice released updates on five separate cases from the Peace region, ranging from jail terms to withdrawn charges.
Source: EverythingGP
CommunityProvince-wide
Alberta RCMP shares sextortion, cyberbullying safety tips for youth
Mounties are urging young Albertans to know the warning signs of online exploitation and where to turn for help.
Source: EverythingGP
NewsRed Deer
Red Deer RCMP to roll out new black-and-white vehicle design
The updated look will appear gradually on patrol vehicles as older units are retired, avoiding extra costs to the fleet.
Source: rdnewsNOW
NewsGrande Prairie
Hold and secure lifted at Grande Prairie schools, Eastlink Centre
RCMP and the Catholic school division confirmed there is no remaining threat after an emergency situation prompted lockdown measures at two high schools and two recreation facilities.
Source: EverythingGP
NewsProvince-wide
Alberta RCMP stop 125 suspected impaired drivers over long weekend
Provincial traffic enforcement also produced 1,125 total ticket violations, including 576 for speeding, during the long weekend patrol period.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, EverythingGP
NewsRed Deer
RCMP investigate suspicious death of 25-year-old man in Maskwacis
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation and is asking residents for surveillance or dash camera footage from the morning of the death.
Source: rdnewsNOW