RCMP

EDMONTON, Alberta— An Edmonton man has been charged with child sexual exploitation following an investigation by Alberta’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit. Trevor Smiley, 54, faces charges of creating, transmitting, accessing, and possessing child pornography. His arrest followed a tip from U.S. Homeland Security linking him to Jason Davis, a 41-year-old man from Cooper City, […]

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are gearing up for more service calls, shifting demographics, and new technology. Canada’s national police force has released a three-year strategic plan, titled “The Next Chapter, 2024-27.” The plan focuses on recruiting and retaining officers, promoting a healthy workplace culture, and ensuring continued operational excellence. A key initiative is […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a shooting that took place downtown last night in Fort McMurray. Police were called to a backyard on Clark Crescent, where three gunshots were reportedly fired into the air. Witnesses say the shots came from a suspect’s rifle. No injuries have been reported from that incident. Police were able to […]

Over 1,000 grams of cocaine, a firearm, and several thousands of dollars in cash were seized as part of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team’s investigation that took place last week in Fort McMurray. Three separate search warrants were executed by ALERT with the help of Wood Buffalo RCMP, leading to over $100,000 worth of […]

UPDATED: There is new information on the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team activities in Fort McMurray on Wednesday.   According to a statement from ALERT, three search warrants were executed as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.  A variety of drugs were seized, but ALERT is still processing evidence and does not have exact […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a pair of thefts that took place recently.  The first took place on the afternoon of April 10th, when a woman entered Sweet Antiques in downtown Fort McMurray, asking to see jewelry that was locked in a case. The employee did not notice the woman steal a ring worth $1,500 […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta (AP) — Police in Fort McMurray are asking for assistance in locating a missing person. Michael Hammond was last seen in the downtown area on July 27, 2004. Despite checking locations he is known to frequent, the RCMP have been unable to locate him and are concerned for his well-being. Hammond is […]

Two Albertans have died in separate boating accidents over the long weekend. On Saturday, a young boy drowned on Slave Lake while kayaking with his father. RCMP were alerted after the pair did not reach their planned arrival time and destination. Police searched the lake using boats, drones, and helicopters. The overturned kayak was located […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta —The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is encouraging residents to show support for the fire-stricken town of Jasper. The RMWB is collecting messages of hope and encouragement in the form of videos, drawings, or short notes from individuals, families, organizations, and businesses. Video messages must be submitted online by August 5, […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Police are searching for the driver of a motorcycle that nearly struck several pedestrians and vehicles last week. Around midnight on July 21, RCMP received reports of a black motorcycle with no license plate and a loud exhaust being driven recklessly on Franklin Avenue in downtown Fort McMurray. The driver reportedly […]