Drugs and guns seized by Wetaskiwin and Ponoka RCMPs after joint investigation
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Drugs and guns seized by Wetaskiwin and Ponoka RCMPs after joint investigation

In January 2026, Ponoka and Wetaskiwin RCMP arrested four individuals during a drug trafficking operation, leading to significant seizures of various drugs and firearms. Erica Foley and Richard Soosay were charged with multiple drug and firearm offenses. The investigation highlights effective police collaboration in enhancing community safety.
Alberta RCMP issues 998 tickets over the holidays
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Alberta RCMP issues 998 tickets over the holidays

From December 24-31, 2025, Alberta RCMP conducted traffic safety enforcement, issuing 988 tickets, including 242 for speeding and 31 for distracted driving. They removed 121 impaired drivers from the roads. The period saw 99 non-fatal injuries and six fatal collisions, highlighting road safety concerns during the holidays.
Brooks RCMP investigating numerous white supremacist/hate-motivated crimes
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Brooks RCMP investigating numerous white supremacist/hate-motivated crimes

Brooks RCMP is requesting help to identify those behind nine incidents of graffiti promoting white supremacist and anti-immigrant sentiments across the city. The graffiti appears mainly on city property, and complaints have also arisen regarding "White Lives Matter" stickers. The RCMP urges the community to report any hate-motivated crimes.