Speeder blames zippy elk for going 160 km/h on B.C. highway February 1, 2026 As far as creative excuses for speeding, this one was about as good as my dog ate it for failing to finish homework. An… Continue Reading
In fine-feathered fashion, RCMP find stolen bird and return it to its flock March 17, 2024 “It was a case of ‘fowl’ play,” Alberta RCMP said in a recent social media post with tongue placed firmly in beak. Last week,… Continue Reading
RCMP police dog helps find missing child in northern Alberta July 25, 2021 Sometimes they track bad guys or sniff out drugs, but canine cops are also very good at reuniting people. RCMP Police Service Dog Hasko… Continue Reading
RIP Jago: RCMP police dog killed in the line of duty June 20, 2021 UPDATE: June 21 Alberta’s police oversight body said Jago was hit by a bullet and killed after the suspect and police exchanged gunfire. The… Continue Reading
Deer uses dog door to break into Kamloops home January 30, 2021 Mounties called it a “rescue” of an “unruly deer.” But really it was on heck of an unusual break-and-enter. On Jan. 23, a deer… Continue Reading
B.C. Mounties save baby raccoon from drowning in storm drain September 10, 2020 It was around 1 in the morning Tuesday when RCMP officers were sent to check out a report of a “baby crying” just outside… Continue Reading
RCMP officer rescues owl hit by car in Northern Alberta July 21, 2019 Mounties always get their man, and sometimes, their owl. Sergeant Dean Purcka, Detachment Commander of the the Swan Hills RCMP Detachment in northern Alberta,… Continue Reading
Mounties get their goslings amid forest fire evacuation in northern Alberta May 25, 2019 Forest fires tearing through northern Alberta have evacuated entire communities. The Chuckegg Creek fire, now more than 10,000-square kilometres in size, is threatening homes… Continue Reading
Canada Problems: Harp seals swarm Newfoundland town January 11, 2019 They may look cute, but they have become unwelcome house guests. One community on the northern peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador is dealing with… Continue Reading
Mounties make Grinch-themed, dog-filled Christmas crime warnings December 21, 2018 Leave it to the Mounties to revamp an old Christmas tale. Take the RCMP detachment in Cranbrook, B.C., which is making sure the Grinch… Continue Reading
