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Officer involved shooting in Grande Prairie
The suspect exited the vehicle and an altercation occurred with police in which at least one officer discharged their service weapon, striking the suspect.
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Alberta RCMP Community Response Team seizes quantity of drugs and firearm
On October 28, 2025, Alberta RCMP's Community Response Team executed a search warrant in Edmonton, leading to the arrest of 56-year-old Cory Fraser. The investigation resulted in the seizure of drugs, a firearm, and over $9,500 in cash. Fraser faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking and possession of a restricted weapon.
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Alberta RCMP targets repeat offenders with retail crime blitz
A national retail crime blitz involving Airdrie rural, St. Albert, Grande Prairie, Red Deer, and Fort McMurray detachments led to 51 arrests, with 53% being repeat offenders. The campaign highlights the prevalence of recidivist criminals in retail crime, resulting in increased violence and costs passed to the community.
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Didsbury RCMP respond to collision, drivers experience significant delays on Highway 2
On Oct. 26, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Didsbury RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision on the north bound lanes of the Hwy 2, near secondary Highway 582, in Mountain View County. At the time of the collision, both vehicles, a Chevrolet Traverse and a Ford Bronco, were travelling north on the QEII.