Semi flips, loses product underneath QEII overpass
A semi was spotted flipped on its side near an overpass along the QEII north of Brightview Tuesday morning.
Goods from the semi could be seen spilling down onto the QEII.
The overpass is at the intersection of the Highway 2 and Township Road 470.
RCMP were unable to provide further information.
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Iron Ridge Secondary Campus launches new Cree syllabics basketball jerseys
Iron Ridge Secondary Campus (IRSC) in Blackfalds unveiled new basketball jerseys emblazoned with Cree syllabics this week, paying tribute to the school’s Indigenous namesake — the Bisons — and the Treaty 6 territory on which it stands.
In front of a full gym for the Bisons’ final senior boys and girls home games of the season Feb. 10, IRSC Athletic Director Joe McQuay said the gesture extends the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation beyond a single day.
Wetaskiwin man robbed at gunpoint; multiple suspects face charges
Three individuals have been arrested and face charges in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Feb. 06, 2025 at a residence in Wetaskiwin.
The victim said three suspects entered his home, pointed guns at his head and stole a television, bank cards, identification card, money and a cell phone before fleeing on foot.
On Feb. 07, 2025, the investigation led RCMP to a nearby residence.
Two individuals were located and arrested.
Kristen Rain, 39, of Maskwacis was arrested and charged with:
Three arrested in human trafficking investigation in Red Deer
Three suspects have been arrested for their involvement in running a human trafficking operation across Canada, including Red Deer.
Project Endgame was a year-long investigation led by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) Human Trafficking unit.
The investigation revealed a cross-Canada network of sex trafficking that was in operation for over a decade by the accused and possibly others.
Public Interest Alberta asks RCMP to launch investigation into AHS allegations
Public Interest Alberta is requesting the RCMP launch a formal investigation into allegations within the UCP Government and Alberta Health Services (AHS) to determine whether corruption and breach of trust, among other criminal conduct may have taken place regarding the procurement of health services contracts.
RCMP searching for man with ties to Central Alberta
Alberta RCMP are continuing to search for Jeral Maurice Rabbit, who was highlighted in this week's Wanted Wednesday social media post.
Rabbit's last known location was Maskwacis, however, he is also known to frequent Ponoka and Wetaskiwin.
If you spot Rabbit, do not approach. He is wanted for various crimes.
Report any information to local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Update: QEII now cleared near Innisfail
Update- Sat, Feb 8;th 10:53 a.m.
According to 511 Alberta, and Innisfail RCMP, both the southbound and northbound lanes of the QEII near Innisfail have been cleared. The highway was closed at around 4:30 pm on Friday due to an overturned tanker. Watch for heavy traffic congestion in the area.
Update - Sat, Feb. 8 - 8:00 a.m.
Southbound QEII near Range Road 362, just north of Innisfail, remains closed Saturday morning due to a tanker rollover that occurred Friday afternoon.
Northbound QEII is now open.
Province's first eating disorders recovery centre for young Albertans opens in Calgary
The province’s first eating disorders residential recovery centre for young Albertans is now operational in Calgary.
The Government of Alberta provided an update Thursday during Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb. 1-7).
The EHN Sandstone Recovery Centre is a partnership between the Government of Alberta, Recovery Alberta, Silver Linings Foundation and Edgewood Health Network (EHN Canada).
O'Chiese First Nation resident charged with second-degree murder
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit arrested 27-year-old Derrick Phazar Whitford of O'Chiese First Nation on Feb. 7.
Whitford was wanted for the second-degree murder of an 18-year-old O'Chiese First Nation resident in November 2024.
He was also wanted on several unrelated offences, including Breach of Probation, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Flight from Peace Officer, Robbery, and several firearm related offences.
Whitford will be taken before a Justice of the Peace concerning his detention and future court date.
Ontario man charged with drug trafficking in Red Deer
A 19-year-old Ontario man is facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation by the Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section.
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the Vanier area of Red Deer.
As a result of the investigation, police seized 730 grams of cocaine, over 400 oxycodone tablets, items used for the production of crack cocaine, other items and materials used in the trafficking of controlled substances and over $4,500 in Canadian currency.
Germayne Byron has been charged with the following: