On August 27, 2026, at approximately 12:26 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP received a complaint reporting a male in possession of a handgun in the parking lot of the Eastlink Center. Police promptly attended the area and located the male sitting in a vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, police determined the “handgun” was a lighter resembling…
This summer, the Alberta RMCP is reminding Albertans of ways to help prevent theft of, and from, vehicles during summer activities. Whether at a campsite or a trailhead, keep the following in mind when it comes to securing your vehicle: Don’t let auto-related theft ruin your summer activities. Practice auto-theft safety to help prevent becoming…
Emergency Health Services Alberta recently launched its paramedic-led clinical triage model, under which Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs) based in Alberta Emergency Communications Centres conduct clinical assessments to support the triage and management of emergency calls. Following initial 911 call handling, ACPs are connected with lower-acuity callers to conduct a more in-depth assessment and identify appropriate…