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RCMP investigate possible arson in St. Paul

RCMP investigate possible arson in St. Paul

On Aug. 7 at approximately 5:30 a.m. St. Paul RCMP, Mallaig Fire, and St. Paul Fire responded to two commercial structure fires in St. Paul. Both fires have been extinguished and there is no concern for public safety.

RCMP seek public's help following St. Brides store break-ins

The St. Paul RCMP are looking to the public for assistance in relation to two break and enters at the St. Brides store. On July 24, at about 2 a.m., police responded to an alarm at the St. Brides store.

Blue-green algae at a handful of area lakes

33Blue-green algae blooms have been identified in areas of Lac Santé (southwest of St. Paul), Laurier Lake (east of Elk Point) and Floating Stone Lake (west of Ashmont), Kehewin Lake (north of Elk Point) and Fork Lake (north of St.
Man dead following altercation with St. Paul RCMP

Man dead following altercation with St. Paul RCMP

A man has died following an altercation with St. Paul RCMP at the Hampton hotel July 31. RCMP responded to a disturbance complaint from the hotel in the early morning hours of July 31 where a man was reportedly breaking windows in the building.

Four individuals arrested on warrants

On July 18, 2018, members of the Eastern Alberta District Rural Crime Reduction Unit (EADRCRU) conducted efforts to locate individuals in Frog Lake related to firearms incidents and armed robberies, according to an RCMP media release.
Trucker convoy protests CNRL rates

Trucker convoy protests CNRL rates

A convoy of truckers, close to 100 strong according to some reports, headed east to Lloydminster Wednesday morning to deliver a message of solidarity to Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) calling for increased compensation for fluid hauling in

Two men charged with possession of stolen property

On July 16, 2018, while conducting proactive patrols, the St. Paul RCMP located two suspects in an ongoing theft investigation. The males fled and were apprehended after a short pursuit. Police located stolen property at the time of the arrest.

UCP call rural crime an 'epidemic'

Rural crime is an “epidemic that has been plaguing rural communities across Alberta for more than three years," according to a July 4 report from the United Conservative Party.

Myrnam liquor store target of thieves

Two Hills RCMP responded to a break and enter at the Myrnam Liquor Store in the early morning hours of July 15. A truck was used to smash through concrete barricade posts and then a wall of the business.

Cougar sighting in St. Paul

A cougar sighting had the town in an uproar on the afternoon of July 18, when the Town of St. Paul announced on its Facebook page one had been spotted near the County of St. Paul Shop.
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