August 2025 Slave Lake RCMP Release
During the month of July, the Slave Lake Detachment responded to a total of 459 calls for service, which included:
- 911 Act (Static lines, 911 hang-ups) (x31)
- False Alarms (x7)
- Assault (x18)
- Break and Enter (x9)
- Utter Threats (x5)
- Theft (x10)
- Mischief – Damage to Property (x5)
- Causing a Disturbance, Mischief (Nuisance) (x44)
- Mental Health (x9)
- Suspicious Person / Vehicle / Property (x19)
- Wellbeing Checks (x7)
Slave Lake RCMP warn public to be vigilant when booking vacation rentals
Slave Lake, Alta.– As summer vacation planning ramps up, the Slave Lake RCMP is reminding the public to be cautious when booking vacation properties through online rental platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, or local classified ads.
While most vacation rentals are legitimate, there has been a rise in online rental scams across Canada, where fraudsters post fake listings, steal photos from real properties, or request deposits through insecure payment methods, only for renters to discover the property doesn’t exist or wasn’t available.
Tips to avoid vacation rental scams:
- Use reputable platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo that offer verified reviews and secure payment options.
- Be wary of listings with prices that seem too good to be true—they usually are.
- Avoid paying via wire transfer, e-transfer, or cryptocurrency unless you’re using a trusted platform. These forms of payment are hard to trace or recover.
- Communicate through the booking platform only. If someone tries to take the conversation offline (e.g. via text or personal email), that’s a red flag.
- Confirm the address and property details independently—use Google Street View or reverse image searches to verify it’s real.
- Read the reviews carefully. A lack of reviews or only recent five-star ones could be a sign of a fake listing.
Safety tips once you arrive:
- Inspect the space upon arrival and report anything unsafe or unexpected to the platform immediately.
- Let a friend or family member know where you’re staying, especially if you’re travelling alone or to a remote area.
- Follow local laws and bylaws during your stay, including those related to noise, fire safety, and gatherings.
If you believe you’ve been the victim of a rental scam, report it to your local RCMP detachment and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or 1-888-495-8501.
Slave Lake RCMP reminds new drivers of road safety this August
Slave Lake, Alta. – Whether you are a new or experienced driver, Slave Lake RCMP want everyone to focus on sharing the road with courtesy and safety this August.
Slave Lake RCMP urges any new and experienced drivers to remember these driving tips:
- Be patient with new drivers. You were once a new driver, too.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Don’t pass when it is unsafe to do so, and don’t tailgate other drivers.
- Stay off your phone and other devices and keep yourself focused on driving when behind the wheel.
- Follow the posted speed limit and drive at a speed you are comfortable with in conditions that aren’t ideal.
- Always wear a seatbelt and ensure your passengers do too.
- Be mindful of people who are hauling equipment and be courteous toward other commercial vehicles and motorcycles.
- If you have your learner’s permit, never drive solo. You must be accompanied by a fully licensed (non-GDL probationary) individual.
Driving offers tremendous freedoms and is a privilege that comes with critical responsibilities. Make sure you are following traffic laws and keeping our Alberta highways safe.
For traffic safety information, follow us on Facebook @RCMPinAlberta and on Twitter @RCMPAlberta.
Coffee with a Cop
The Slave Lake RCMP is committed to maintaining open and direct lines of communication with the communities we serve. We would like to get to know area residents better, discuss your concerns and ideas about law enforcement, and conversely, create an opportunity for you to get to know your local police officers to discuss our duties and responsibilities. This month, Coffee with a Cop will be held on the last Wednesday of the month, where you will find a Slave Lake Detachment officer having a Coffee, barring any emergency we are attending. Coffee with a Cop will be held:
- at the Smith Pizza and Donair, 810 9th Street, Smith on August 27th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Feel free to stop in and have a Coffee (or a Pop) with us.
Email Questions
To seek important input from all stakeholders and residents, the Slave Lake RCMP will be completing monthly police briefs (like this one) in order to keep the public aware of our activities in the communities. In addition, we encourage interaction, and anyone with any inquiries, questions, or comments can contact us at: KSLAVELAKEDET@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
During each monthly police brief, members of the detachment will answer a few of the questions asked or provide education on a topic identified by the community. We look forward to hearing from you.
