10 h. ago Alberta RCMP most cost affective policing option for Rocky Mountain House: report

Rocky Mountain House has been looking at alternative policing arrangements and according to a report, the Alberta RCMP is the most cost-effective option for the municipality. The report commissioned by the Town of Rocky Mountain House, located 215 kilometres southwest of Edmonton, found while RCMP contract costs are rising, it was still the most competitive […]

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50 h. ago Canadian travellers cautioned with new advisory about 'deadly' outbreak in Bali

A "deadly" outbreak in Bali has prompted the Canadian government to issue an advisory for those travelling in the region.If you're heading anywhere in Bali, Indonesia, it's important to note that on Aug. 11, the Government of Canada shared an updated health advisory for the popular beach destination due to an outbreak of rabies. Canadians travelling there are being urged to "exercise a high degree of caution.""There is an increase in rabies cases in both dogs and humans in Bali, Indonesia, particularly in Jembrana Regency and the South Kuta and Mengwi Districts of Badung Regency," warns the advisory.Travellers should know that rabies can be deadly if people don't receive treatment before symptoms start. Rabies is most often contracted through bites or scratches from an infected animal. Tourists, especially children, are at higher risk, so it's important to keep an eye on children when around animals.If you g...

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3 d. ago RCMP creates drone corridor along part of U.S. border in bid to boost security

The RCMP is introducing a drone corridor along part of the Canada-U.S. border in an effort to boost security. Drones are to patrol the border in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in what the RCMP says is a trial. The force says the corridor has been established with help from Transport Canada and drone patrols will […]

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7 d. ago RCMP seeking public assistance in investigation of shots fired at house

Alberta RCMP are investigating after shots were fired at a house in Leduc, 35 kilometres south of Edmonton . On Tuesday at approximately 6:40 a.m., Leduc RCMP received a report of gunshots fired on Bluff Lane in Leduc. Bullet holes were located in the house and police said a neighbouring house was also struck indirectly […]

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3 w. ago Alberta RCMP warns of deadly counterfeit pills after death of 16

The highly potent drug looks very similar to Xanax, says the RCMP

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3 w. ago Alberta RCMP warns of deadly fake Xanax pills after death of 16

The highly potent drug looks very similar to Xanax, says the RCMP

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3 w. ago RCMP in Alberta say driver fatally shot after producing gun during confrontation

GRANDE PRAIRIE — RCMP in northern Alberta say a driver was fatally shot by officers. Police say in a news release that officers with the force’s Grande Prairie detachment located an erratic driver late Friday, and when they attempted to pull him over, he fled. They say he soon got stuck in mud in a […]

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