Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta

10/30/2026

What’s scarier than Pennywise lurking in a storm drain? 🎈
Preventable Halloween mishaps, of course!

With Halloween just around the corner, the want to make sure that everyone’s night is filled with all treats and no tricks. To ensure that each and every ghoul, ghost, and goblin has the best night possible, we just want to remind everyone about a few ways to keep safety a priority:

For trick-or-treaters:
🍭 make sure you are visible to drivers (adding some reflective tape to your costume or wearing a glow bracelet/necklace is a great way to stay seen)
🍭 only trick-or-treat at houses that have lights on (and NEVER go inside anyone’s home or vehicle that you do not know) and stay in a group (NEVER by yourself)
🍭 stay on paths or sidewalks and only cross the street at designated crosswalks
🍭 never eat any candy or treats that are already opened or unwrapped

For drivers:
👻 slow down in residential neighbourhoods due to increased pedestrian traffic
👻 stay alert for kids darting out from in between parked vehicles or out of alleys

For parents:
🎃 always go trick-or-treating with youngsters, especially if after dark
🎃 know what route your older kids are taking if they're trick-or-treating by themselves
🎃 set boundaries for where kids can and can't go and agree upon a time for them to come home
🎃 talk with your kids to help them identify safe adults and where to turn in case of emergency (911), and to trust their instincts if something feels off or suspicious

With your help, Halloween can be a fun and safe holiday for everyone, even the clowns in the sewers below.

10/29/2026

Is that a future Mountie we see? 👮

We love days when little visitors stop by to say hello, especially around Halloween! Thanks for coming in for a visit, it was so nice to meet you!

10/11/2026

This Thanksgiving, the is thankful for so many things, especially the incredible communities we get to serve. We hope everyone has a safe weekend filled with family, friends, and a whole lot of gratitude.

If travelling is a part of your Thanksgiving plans, please make sure to always drive sober, obey posted speed signs in construction zones, and drive for weather conditions.

10/08/2026

📞 Meet the people behind the headset.

As part of , we're introducing the dispatchers of Alberta RCMP's Operational Communications Centres (OCC), the teams who answer 911 calls and coordinate emergency response.

Today, meet Matt.

10/08/2026

Strong teamwork and quick response by Alberta RCMP members in led to the arrest of five individuals following a reported copper wire theft at a business north of .

After locating the suspect vehicle, officers safely brought the incident to a resolution and seized approximately $15,000 worth of stolen copper wire, suspected drugs, and prohibited weapons. Investigation also determined the vehicle involved had been reported stolen.

This investigation highlights the value of timely reporting and the dedication of RCMP officers working to keep Alberta communities safe.

If you witness suspicious activity, report it to your local police by calling 310-RCMP. Information such as vehicle descriptions, licence plates, and direction of travel can play an important role in investigations. In an emergency, call 911.

10/08/2026

🎉 Welcome, Staff Sergeant Humbke!

While Staff Sergeant Humbke is new to the role, he’s no stranger to the community. Having grown up in the area and bringing 20 years of policing experience, he’s ready to lead the detachment and continue serving the people of Wetaskiwin.

💡 ? Community leaders helped select him for the role. In many RCMP detachments, municipal leaders take part in the hiring process to help identify the right person to lead their community’s police service.

Please join us in welcoming S/Sgt. Humbke to his new position!

10/08/2026

: The Hold and Secure status at all three schools is now over. All staff and students have resumed regular activities.

RCMP confirm there is no active threat or risk to the public, and the investigation remains on going. Thank you for your cooperation during this incident.

*****

Alberta RCMP in advise of an ongoing investigation into weapon threats to the junior high school in Ermineskin, Alberta.

As a precautionary measure, and in consultation with the school division, all three schools will remain in a Hold and Secure status while police investigate. All students and staff are safe.

Police will be in the area and are asking members of the public to refrain from posting photos or videos as the investigation continues.

We take these calls seriously and will provide an update once one becomes available. Thank you for your cooperation.

10/08/2026

? RCMP in seek assistance to identify suspect in an assault investigation. On August 16, at approximately 1:15 a.m., a male suspect assaulted a youth with a weapon at the Shell gas station located at 600 – 680 2 Street E, in Drumheller. The youth received minor injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call 310-RCMP (7267).

10/08/2026

? RCMP in seek assistance in an arson investigation. On August 9, just before 2 a.m., RCMP received a report from Strathcona County Fire Services, of a structure fire at a residence on Glengarry Crescent in .

RCMP is sharing a surveillance video image from August 8, between 10:40 p.m. and 11:25 p.m., that shows three individuals walking a dog along Glengarry Crescent that appear to stop and speak with two people on bicycles. Police would like to speak to the individuals as it’s believed they may have information in relation to the investigation.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call 310-RCMP (7267).

10/08/2026

? RCMP in seek assistance in an arson investigation. On October 6, at 10:27 p.m., RCMP responded to assist Airdrie Fire Department with a residential fire on Stonegate Drive NW. Initial investigation revealed that this fire was intentionally set. A total of five residences were damaged.

Anyone with information is asked to call 310-RCMP (7267).

10/08/2026

We are happy to report that missing person, Jaimie Tuininga, has been located safe. Thank you for helping by sharing the message!

10/07/2026

🎧 Behind every emergency call is a dedicated dispatcher.

This month, we're introducing members of Alberta RCMP's Operational Communications Centres, who answer calls and support frontline police officers across the province.

Introducing Melissa.

10/07/2026

The countdown is on! ⏱️

Only 10 days left until the Regimental Ball is underway! Haven't got your tickets yet? We still have a limited number available, so make sure to contact the Sylvan Lake RCMP detachment to snag yours before we sell out!

We can't wait to see you there for a night of ceremony, celebration, and community.

10/07/2026

The police fitness assessment is designed to measure the physical abilities required for a career in policing. If you're motivated, driven, and committed to serving communities, now is the time to prepare.

💪 Build strength
🏃 Improve endurance
🚔 Pursue a meaningful career

Take the challenge and see where it could lead. Your journey to becoming a police officer starts here.

To register, visit: https://rcmp.ca/en/careers-rcmp/recruiting-events

10/06/2026

It’s no secret that police often see people on some of their hardest days, and most of those hard days start well before police are ever called.

Mental illness is something that impacts Canadians from coast to coast, so Mental Illness Week was established to teach Canadians about the realities of living with mental illness and to normalize the conversation surrounding mental health. This year’s campaign focuses on engagement, communication, and connections.

The moral of the story is this: if you are struggling, you do not have to wait for a crisis to reach out for help. Stronger connections equal stronger mental health. Loneliness, isolation, and lack of social supports all contribute mental health concerns, and one of the best remedies starts with simple connection. Ask a friend how they are doing, check in on family members, or have a friendly conversation with a neighbor. Kindness goes a long way, and never forget that you are not alone.

09/30/2026

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Orange Shirt Day.

It's a day to honour and remember the children who never came home from residential schools, the survivors, their families and communities. But reconciliation takes more than one day of recognition. Take some time today to learn, listen, and reflect.

Wear orange. Read a survivor's story. Find out whose land you live on, and know why it matters.

09/26/2026

My biggest takeaway from a tour of the Edmonton Command Centre at K Division HQ? It's a bad time to be a criminal!

I left genuinely amazed by the technology, tools, and resources available to law enforcement today. Seeing firsthand how information, technology, and teamwork come together to support public safety was incredibly impressive!

09/25/2026

Messages from scammers don’t always ask for your personal information directly – some are less obvious.

Like a farmer fattening up a pig before slaughter, fraudsters do something similar to their victims using patience, compliments, and fake investment opportunities instead of feed. Commonly known as pig-butchering scams, text messages like these are sent from perpetrators who want to cultivate a social, professional, or romantic relationship with a potential victim by baiting them into casual conversation. Often the initial contact will appear very innocent, but completely unsolicited. Scammers will offer up elaborate backstories, or pose as legit operators such as investors, money managers, or business-people in order to gain a victims trust. They will use a number of tactics, including sharing their own ‘personal’ information, photos, or life circumstances to make them seem trustworthy. Once trust is gained, the scammer will introduce fake offers with too-good-to-be-true rates of return, offering to help the victim invest their hard-earned money in lucrative business opportunities. Some red flags to watch out for that scream ‘pig-butchering scam’ are:

🚩 unsolicited messages containing leading questions or generic greetings designed to make you respond
🚩 someone online you not know offering you financial, business, or investment advice
🚩 someone online is refusing to have any face-to-face interactions

To protect yourself from falling victim:

🟢 do not respond to any unsolicited texts or emails
🟢 never give out personal or financial information to people you don’t know, especially over the phone or online
🟢 recognize that offers you think are too good to be true or ones that have a sense of urgency are fraudulent

For more information about pig butchering scams, visit https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/scams-fraudes/investment-investissement-eng.htm

09/24/2026

**UPDATE - The Sylvan Lake RCMP Detachment is sold out of coins! Thank you to all who purchased. There are still a limited number available for purchase at select Scotiabank locations in Sylvan Lake, Red Deer, and Lacombe**

We have something exciting for you, !

With the Sylvan Lake RCMP Regimental Ball in Support of Sylvan Lake Urgent Care 2026 happening in less than a month, we wanted to share another way you can support Urgent Care's wonderful cause - Limited Edition Challenge Coins!

Whether you collect challenge coins, want a unique piece of Sylvan Lake memorabilia, or just want to support a great local cause, it's a purchase that's pretty easy to feel good about.

100% of proceeds from the sale of coins will support the Sylvan Lake & Area Urgent Care Committee, so make sure to get yours before they're gone! Contact the Sylvan Lake RCMP detachment for more information.

09/22/2026

**The owners have been found! Thank you for all your assistance and cooperation.**

Looks like we have a furry friend here that is looking for his humans! If anyone recognizes this sweet face, contact our friends with Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement!

His owner has been located.

🐾 FOUND DOG - PLEASE SHARE 🐾

A large golden retriever was found at No Frills today.

Witnesses have indicated that this sweet elderly lady may have been dropped off and possibly abandoned. She appears friendly and is currently safe.

If you recognize this dog or know who her owner may be, please contact Municipal Enforcement at 403-858-7280.

Please share to help us reunite her with her family, or find out more about her situation.

❤️ Let's work together to make sure this lovely lady gets home.🐕‍🦺