Residents may have recently noticed the RCMP doing patrols in some of the makeshift encampment areas. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these patrols, please contact the RCMP. Following these patrols, the RCMP released the following statement:
Slave Lake RCMP responds to public concerns
Slave Lake, Alta. - May, 15, 2024 - Over the past several days, Slave Lake RCMP has received multiple complaints of homeless encampments spread through the town of Slave Lake. Slave Lake RCMP deployed its resources and determined that, of all the reports, only one, which they were already aware of, was accurate. Further investigation did not reveal any sign of criminal activity. Slave Lake RCMP will continue to monitor the situation.