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12/30/2025

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP arrest male for break and enter

Fort Sask, Alta. – On December 18, 2025, at 1:23 P.M. Fort Saskatchewan RCMP respond to a report of a fully clothed male suspect sitting in a home owners’ outdoor hot tub on a rural property northeast of Bruderheim, Alta. While RCMP were responding they were updated that the male suspect had forced entry into the complaint’s residence by smashing his way through a glass door.

When police arrived, the suspect was located hiding inside the complaint’s residence. RCMP arrested the suspect and taken into custody without incident. RCMP were able to determine that the suspect was associated to Volkswagen located down the road which was confirmed stolen. RCMP were also able to link the suspect to a mischief that occurred in the early morning in Fort Saskatchewan where the suspect smashed the window of an occupied vehicle parked at a hotel on Town Crest Road.

Steven Derijck (45), a resident of Fort Saskatchewan, was charged with the following offences:
• Break and enter,
• Fail to comply with release order x2,
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000,
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose x 2,
• Mischief under $5000,
• Operation while prohibited.

Derijck was brought before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody. His next court appearance is through the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort Saskatchewan on Jan. 8, 2026.

As this matter is now before the court, no further updates are anticipated.

12/30/2025

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP arrest male for possession of stolen property

Fort Sask., Alta. – On Dec. 14, 2025, at 3:10 A.M., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a suspicious pick-up truck leaving a rural property in Sturgeon County. The pick-up truck fled from police but was acquired shortly where RCMP were able to disable the vehicle by using a cover tire deflation device. The suspect male identified as Sonny Giant was arrested and taken into custody. Police located several stolen credit cards and identification on Giant incidental to arrest. A search warrant was granted and conducted on Giant’s vehicle. Police located several stolen items inside the vehicle belonging to the home owners of the residence where Giant was originally observed leaving.

Sonny Giant (44), a resident of Fort McMurray, Alta; was charged with the following offences:
• Flight from peace officer;
• Theft of credit card;
• Possession of property obtained by crime less than or equal to $5000;
• Illegal possession of trafficking in Government documents.

Giant was brought before a Justice of the Peace and released from custody, his next court appearance at the Alberta Court of Justice Fort Saskatchewan is on Jan. 15, 2026.

As this matter is now before the court, no further updates are anticipated.

12/10/2025

Dec. 9, 2025


Fort Saskatchewan RCMP arrest male and female in stolen vehicle during pro-active patrols

Fort Saskatchewan, Alta – On Dec 6, 2025, at approximately 2:57 A.M., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP were conducting pro-active patrols and located two occupied stolen vehicles parked behind a hotel in the area of 88 avenue and 101 street in Fort Saskatchewan. As RCMP approached the vehicles one of the stolen vehicles a blue Dodge Ram fled at a high rate of speed. No pursuit was initiated due to public safety. Fort Saskatchewan RCMP members successfully deployed tire deflation devices on the other stolen vehicle a white Chevrolet Silverado prior to it taking off at a high rate of speed. With assistance from Police dog services (PDS) and Edmonton Police Service the stolen white Chevrolet Silverado was followed into Edmonton where the vehicle stopped and both the driver and passenger fled. The driver was apprehended by a police service dog after a brief chase. The passenger was arrested without further incident.

As a result of the investigation RCMP have charged, 29 yr-old Wyatt Whitford a resident of Bonnyville with:
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime;
• Operation of a Motor Vehicle while Prohibited;
• Possession of break-in instruments;
• Flight from police;
• Fail to Comply with Probation.

And charged 31 yr-old Frances Heigh a resident of Cold Lake with:
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose;
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime;
• Possession of Break-in Instruments.

Whitford and Heigh were brought before a Justice of the Peace. Heigh was released from custody, her next court appearance at the Alberta Court of Justice Fort Saskatchewan is on Jan. 8, 2026. Whitford was remanded into custody, his next court date is Dec. 11, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice Fort Saskatchewan.

As this matter is now before the court, no further updates are anticipated.

If you have any information about a crime occurring, please call the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP at 780-997-7900. If you wish 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. To contact the RCMP non-emergency line while in any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).

11/03/2025

🚰 Water Restriction Now in Effect

A leak has been detected in the main water line that supplies our City, and Fort Saskatchewan is asking residents to reduce their water usage while repairs are underway. The work may take several days to complete. This is not an emergency, but a precautionary measure to help conserve water for essential needs and fire protection until repairs are complete.

💧 What you should do:
• Keep showers short and turn off taps while brushing teeth or shaving
• Run only full loads of laundry or dishes, or postpone if possible
• Wait to fill hot tubs, pools, or aquariums
• Delay collecting non-essential water from truck fills

The City has reduced its own water use and is closely monitoring supply levels. The water remains safe to drink and there are no concerns about water quality.

🔗 Learn more and stay updated by visiting FortSask.ca

08/16/2025

Get updates on major active emergencies and recovery information in Alberta.

07/25/2025

"A 22-year-old Edmonton man is being charged with sexually assaulting a minor, say RCMP.

On June 29, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP received a report of a sexual assault of a minor.

About a week later, police charged Emyr Audric with sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.

Audric was released and is to appear in court on July 31."

06/30/2025

in recently stopped this driver going 150 km/h on Highway 16 during a heavy rainstorm, and found her impaired by alcohol. Her licence was suspended for 90 days, and her vehicle impounded for 30 days.

As we head into summer holidays, please don’t drink and drive. Your choices on the road can cost lives — including your own.

If you see someone you suspect is impaired or driving dangerously, call 911 immediately. If it’s safe, provide the vehicle’s location, description, and direction of travel. Let’s work together to keep Alberta’s roads safe this summer!

02/22/2025

? RCMP officers in seek assistance to identify two male suspects. On Jan. 25, 2025, around 11:30 p.m., the suspects entered the 7-Eleven on 95A Ave. in Fort Saskatchewan, and threatened an employee with a large black knife. Suspects are described as mid to late teens, one was wearing a black balaclava, shiny black coat and had possibly orange or yellow hair.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to please contact the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP at 780-997-7900 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377 (TIPS).

02/05/2025

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Now Using Body-Worn Cameras 🎥

Frontline officers in Fort Saskatchewan are now equipped with body-worn cameras as part of the Alberta RCMP’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and modernization.

These cameras help:
✅ Build public trust with clear, unbiased video evidence
✅ Encourage positive interactions between officers and residents
✅ Improve investigations with high-quality footage
✅ Resolve complaints efficiently with objective records

Inspector Barry LaRocque shared, “The Alberta RCMP continue to build trust and transparency with our communities. The body-worn cameras are another tool in that pursuit.”

This rollout is part of a nationwide initiative, with Alberta leading the way. Want to learn more? Follow Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta on Facebook and on X (Twitter).

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