Police warn of tainted street drugs
Alberta RCMP is issuing a warning about tainted narcotics hitting the streets across the province. In February, Grand Prairie RCMP seized a large quantity of drugs linked to at least one overdose death. Health Canada later determined the drugs tested positive for fluorofentanylnynal mixed with bromazepam, a potent tranquilizer. The drug combination renders them resistant to naloxone which is typically used to help resuscitate people suffering from opioid overdoses. The…
Saprae Creek under evacuation alert due to a nearby wildfire
Update, 8:00 p.m. April 21: Wood Buffalo RCMP are advising the public not to operate drones in the vicinity of the wildfire. Police say drones have been seen flying in the area of the wildfire, grounding helicopters attempting to fight…
Alberta Environment issues Ice Advisory of Athabasca River
8:30 p.m. April 18, 2024: River breakup has started along parts of the Athabasca. Alberta Environment and Protected Areas observed the breakup occurring between the Pembina River and Crooked Rapids at noon on April 18th. They are issuing a River…
Fake currency used at liquor store in Fort McMurray
Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a fraud incident that took place this week at a liquor store. RCMP were called to the Ace Liquor location on Signal Road in Thickwood at about 11:45 Tuesday night. Two unknown men purchased items…
Wood Buffalo RCMP searching for stolen snowmobile
An investigation is underway over a reported theft of a snowmobile in March. Photo Courtesy: Wood Buffalo RCMP Wood Buffalo RCMP say a 2019 Black Arctic Cat M8000 snowmobile was stolen from the back of a trailer parked on a…