Heartland Citizens On Patrol

11/16/2024

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP investigating armed robbery in Bruderheim

Bruderheim, Alta. – On November 15, 2024, at approximately 1:35 a.m., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of an armed robbery at the Victoria Hotel in Bruderheim. Two suspects, each holding a firearm, entered the bar, told the patrons to get on the floor and proceeded to take money from the cash register. Neither the staff nor patrons were hurt during the robbery. The suspects left the hotel and exited the town of Bruderheim.

At approximately 6:15 a.m the Strathcona RCMP were called to an abandoned vehicle at range road 211 and township road 544 which had been involved in a single motor vehicle collision. There was evidence that this recovered vehicle was connected to the earlier robbery. The vehicle was a grey, 2007 Infinity G35. No suspects were at the scene.

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP continue to investigate and are looking to speak with anyone who has any details regarding this incident, who possess security video that may have captured the suspect vehicle within Bruderheim or anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious within the town of Bruderheim on November 14th or 15th. If you have any information, you are asked to contact the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment at 780-997-7900.

10/18/2024

Witches, Ghosts and Ghouls OH MY!! Come out and see all the kids dressed in costume for Bruderheim's first Trunk or Treat, followed by a spooktacular dance and pumpkin carving by the Bruderheim Agricultural Society in the Community Hall! Sunday, October 27th from 2-4p.m. It will be a Ghostly good time!
See You There! BOOOO👻🧙‍♀️🧟‍♀️

10/16/2024

We will have members attending to help out with this event!

The Grey Cup Comes to Fort Sask!
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Fort Heritage Precinct
Free Admission

Meet the RCMP | RCMP Police Dog Service Demo | Edmonton Elks Cheer Team | Photos with the Grey Cup!
Snacks, refreshments, and merchandise available!
More info: https://ow.ly/6xPs50TLQ5v

10/04/2024

Attention Fort Saskatchewan Residents! 🚨

Tonight, October 4, from 7 to 9 p.m., Heartland Citizens on Patrol (COP) and the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are teaming up for a Lock it or Lose it campaign in the Ross Creek Park and Downtown area!

They're encouraging everyone to safeguard their vehicles and belongings to avoid being an easy target for theft. If your vehicle is secured and safe, you might get a "positive ticket" as a reward!

Please note: COP or RCMP will not enter vehicles. Let's work together to keep our community safe!

Below is a video Explaining more onnthe campaign.

https://youtu.be/Edw7SIJNG8w?si=ZCru7Fqoq0p0RfbY

09/11/2024

RCMP in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., are looking for help identifying who is responsible for killing two puppies and dumping the bodies on a city pathway.

RCMP put out the call Monday in a media release about the case that started more than a month ago. On Aug. 5, officers answered a complaint of the two dead dogs on a path parallel to Highway 15 near 95 Street.

Police said the puppies, believed to be eight-to-12-week-old yellow Labrador retrievers, were dead before they were placed along the pathway across from the Walmart parking lot.

A necropsy performed Aug. 14 found the dogs died at the hands of humans and suffered significant trauma, RCMP said.

Anyone with information about the deaths, including elements such as advertisements of puppies for sale or witnessing anything suspicious, is asked to call the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachment at 780-997-7900. "

06/22/2024

Come on down to the Gazeebo roday from 11:00-2:00 and support your local Youth Council with their fundraiser!!! All proceeds go the funding the proposed basketball court they are building

Come and get a drink amd hotdog for $5.00!!!

04/23/2024

FIRE BAN

04/12/2024

WHAT IS RAVE?
RAVE is a web based communication platform that RCMP officers are mandated to fan out real time alerts to community members in Alberta. Alerts are operational and educational in nature. They might look like BOLOs (Be On the Look Out), Crime Prevention, Victim Services, and District reports. Alerts are sent via email, text message or phone call – preference is on the account user.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
This communication can strengthen partnerships between volunteers associations and police. Community members can assist police and be a useful resource to their local detachment and their respective community. RAVE will also be a useful educational tool for Crime Prevention and Victim Services information. Information is trusted and received in real time.

This service helps 9-1-1 protect your family by providing more information to first responders. You should sign up too, it is free!

02/23/2024

LOCATED
In the early morning hours of Friday, February 23, 2024, a fire truck was stolen from the Islay Fire Station. It is described as a red Ford F550 with a modified deck/box. Should you observe the vehicle, please do not approach, but call 9-1-1 to report the sighting. See attached photo. Keep in mind stolen vehicles are often painted/modified to avoid detection. Kitscoty Detachment is investigating and can be reached during business hours at 780-846-2870.

01/30/2024

A water ban is in effect for all residents of . Residents are asked to reduce or limit all non-essential water use. There is an equipment failure at EPCOR's E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant resulting in a full plant outage. This is reducing available water supply to the Edmonton region. Repair timelines are currently unknown. This applies to residents of the surrounding Towns, Villages and Hamlet of St. Michael, & County residents who haul water. Residents on private wells are not affected.

See: http://lamontcounty.ca/departments/public-works/water-ban.

01/15/2024

High speed chase ends with four arrested in Lamont by Jana Semeniuk

A high-speed chase with police on Jan. 14 ended in the arrest of four people in Lamont. Cst. Lauren Mowbray with the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP said charges are pending.
“Everything is just preliminary and still under investigation,” she said. “If after we deem that there are charges going to be laid, once those are sworn then names and more information will be released.”
Mowbray said the drama began in Fort Saskatchewan with RCMP responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle at 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 14. A high-speed chase ensued with at least two additional detachments from Sherwood Park and Vegreville assisting.
While residents reported seeing guns drawn when the chase ended in the town of Lamont on Highway 15 and 50th Street, Mowbray could not confirm.
“I can’t confirm anything at this point,” she said. “If that were the case, there was potentially a high-risk roadside stop conducted.”
No injuries have so far been reported in the incident.
More information to come in this week's Leader.

01/15/2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

All Elk Island Public School bus service is cancelled for the morning of Monday, January 15, 2024 due to severe low forecasted temperatures.

A determination for the afternoon will be made and communicated by noon on Monday, January 15—based on the projected temperature with windchill between the hours of 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. that afternoon.

Messaging will be sent to all affected families. Schools remain open and classes continue as scheduled.

01/11/2024

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Respond to Armed Robbery in Lamont

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP
Submitted

Lamont, Alta. – On January 10, 2024, at 10:53 p.m., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP along with Fire and EMS, responded to a call of an armed robbery at a licensed establishment on 51 Street and 48 Avenue in Lamont.
Members from Fort Saskatchewan and Strathcona RCMP immediately attended the scene.
Preliminary investigation reveals two males and one female, all wearing masks, entered the establishment and pepper sprayed the clerk. A firearm was produced and shots were fired. Thankfully no staff or patrons were hit. The suspects stole cash from the cash register before fleeing the establishment.
The clerk was treated on scene for pepper spray exposure and no other injuries were reported.
Alberta RCMP Forensic Identification Section (FIS) and Fort Saskatchewan RCMP General Investigative Section (GIS) attended the scene, and GIS have taken carriage of the investigation.
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP GIS are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects.

Suspect 1 is described as: tall male with slender build black Crooks and Castles hoodie, black jeans, black baseball cap

Suspect 2 is described as: petite female with fair skin complexion black toque, black zipper style hoodie

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are requesting any businesses or residences with surveillance, or vehicles with dash cam footage between the hours of 10:40 and 11:00 p.m., in the area of 51 Street and 48 Avenue in Lamont to contact the RCMP at 780-997-7900.
If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

01/11/2024

IMPORTANT!
Due to extremely low temperatures, all bus service for Elk Island Public Schools is cancelled for Thursday, January 11 for the entire day. Schools remain open and classes will proceed on schedule.

11/30/2023

9-8-8 Su***de Crisis Helpline

On November 30, 2023, the 9-8-8 Su***de Crisis Helpline, a national, three-digit, easily recognized number for su***de prevention and emotional distress, will be available across Canada. The 9-8-8 Crisis Helpline will provide access to 24/7/365, bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate su***de prevention and emotional distress support through phone and text.
Current Talk Su***de Canada (1-833-456-4566) and the AHS Mental Health Helpline (1-877-303-2642) services may still be operational until they transition under the 9-8-8 umbrella. 9-8-8 call responders will operate on a principle of pursuing the least intrusive intervention, and seeking the participation and input of the person in distress. Continue to handle calls transferred from 9-8-8 as you have been with existing distress call centers.
K Division Operational Communication Centers (OCC) have been provided Standard Operating Procedures when receiving calls for service from 9-8-8.
On November 30, 2023, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) will activate a new website www.988.ca which will include more open-source information on the 9-8-8 service.

11/19/2023

11/19/2023

Update (3:25pm): Police have suspect in custody and the situation is concluded. Thank you to the public.

Update (3:03pm): Police are still involved in a police action in Fort Saskatchewan but there is no longer any risk to the public. Shelter in place is no longer in effect.

Update (2:41pm): Police are on scene at a residential complex at 99 Avenue and Highway 15 in the Laurier Manor area. Please avoid the area.

Update (12:48pm): Police request area of Muriel Ross Court apartment building on 99 Ave to also shelter in place. Please avoid the area.

There is a police presence around the James Mowatt school area. RCMP are dealing with a man with firearm in the area around 82 street and 96 avenue to 89 street. Police ask that residents in that area shelter in place and others to stay clear of that area.

11/10/2023

Alberta RCMP educates motorists on child seat safety

Edmonton - The November, Alberta RCMP wants to ensure you and your little ones are properly buckled up. Drivers are responsible for ensuring all passengers under 16 years of age are properly restrained, that is why it is crucial motorists understand rules and regulation of child safety seats. When used correctly, these restraint systems can save lives and reduce injury.

From birth until 2 years of age:

A child is safest in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least 2 years old or reach the maximum weight and height limit for rear-facing seats.
From 2 years of age until 6 years of age (or weighing 40 lbs):

Children under six years of age, weighing 18 kg (40 lbs) or less, must be properly restrained in a forward-facing car seat.
Children over 6 years of age or weighing more than 40 lbs:

It is highly recommended that children over the age of six use a booster seat until they reach the maximum height and weight (as stated by the manufacturer) and a seat belt fits properly. Each vehicle is different, so make sure to confirm the guidelines as per your vehicle’s manufacturer.
If placing the booster seat on a seat without a headrest, make sure to use a high back booster seat to provide head and neck support.
All drivers should note:

Always install all child safety seats, including booster seats, in the rear seat.
A child safety seat must have a Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards sticker on it to prove it meets national safety standards.
Confirm whether the car seat should be installed using a universal anchorage system (UAS) or a seat belt.
It is not recommended that you purchase a pre-owned car seat as they may be damaged, recalled, ​or expired, and may not meet current safety standards.
“When used correctly, child safety restraints can reduce fatal injuries and save lives. Young passengers are dependent on adults to ensure they are properly buckled up when out on our roadways. Last year, Alberta RCMP issued 86 tickets to motorists for failing to properly restrain young passengers, and 114 tickets for not using a child restraint at all,” says Sgt. Darrin Turnbull, Alberta RCMP Traffic Services. “Our children rely on us. Take the time to learn how to secure them properly and keep them safe.”

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