Death

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 […]

Guy Boutilier, an accomplished politician, businessman, educator, husband, and father, has died from cancer at age 65. Boutilier’s lasting legacy is etched on the very fabric of the community, as family, friends, and loved ones mourn his passing. Boutilier entered politics in 1986, becoming an Alderman of what was then called the city of Fort […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is investigating a suspicious death, as well as a vehicle fire, that they believe may be connected. RCMP responded to a call of a suspicious death at 10:10 a.m. on Dec. 12, 2023. This incident sent police to Parsons Access Road, near the Highway 63 turn-off, and forced the closure of the […]

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit continues its investigation following the Dec. 5, 2023 incident in Fort McKay. A man was found by RCMP with life-threatening injuries and died a short time later. RCMP has identified the victim as 60-year-old Russell John Shott, who is a resident of Fort McKay. An arrest warrant has officially been […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a suspicious death at a residence in Timberlea. RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspicious death around 7:45 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2023. A man was located by RCMP in his basement suite with suspicious injuries. An autopsy was performed at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP and the Alberta Major Crimes Unit are investigating a suspicious death along Gregoire Lake. RCMP alongside Fort McMurray Fire and EMS responded on Sept.14 at 9:30 p.m. to a call for assistance. A deceased male was found along the lake upon arrival. The male was taken to the Chief Medical Examiner’s office […]