West Parkland County

Road bans in Alberta(External link) are temporary restrictions placed on certain roads to protect them from damage, particularly during periods of thawing in the spring. These bans are essential for maintaining the integrity of the road infrastructure, as heavy vehicles can cause significant damage when the ground is soft. The bans typically limit the weight of vehicles allowed on these roads, ensuring that they remain in good condition for all users. The Alberta government regularly updates the road ban list, which includes detailed information on the affected roads and the specific weight restrictions in place.

For real-time updates and information on current road conditions, drivers can use resources like 511 Alberta, which provides up-to-the-minute traffic information. Additionally, local municipalities, such as Parkland County(External link), may issue their own local road bans and/or provide maps and permits for affected areas.

By adhering to these road bans, drivers help preserve the road network and ensure safe travel for everyone. If you need to travel on restricted roads, it's important to check the latest updates and obtain the necessary permits to avoid fines and contribute to the maintenance of Alberta's roadways.

For additional information in Parkland County, please contact 780-968-8888.

Building Safer Communities...Together.

Last night was an informative and fun evening!

Fallis Community Association coordinated a community presentation by local RCMP (Sgt. Jeff Sutherland) and Parkland County Peace Officer (Ryan Berezanski). Information was presented regarding RCMP crime trends and a community update which was followed by a CPTED presentation (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) and an information session discussing the YourParkland.ca community interaction website available to all Parkland residents. The presentations were concluded with a Question and Answer period, addressing thoughts and concerns from the many residents in attendance.

Similar presentations and community interaction events are available to all communities in Parkland County. We love to meet our residents and offer information and insights on various topic areas including Suspicious Activity in your area, CPTED, OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) use, Responsible Pet Ownership, Traffic and Safety concerns, etc.

To arrange for a presentation in your community, simply contact us at ParklandCounty.com(External link).

Building Safer Communities...Together.

Here are some key examples:

• Unfamiliar Vehicles: Vehicles that are parked in unusual locations or linger for extended periods, or move slowly through neighborhoods
• Strangers Loitering: Individuals who are hanging around without a clear purpose, especially near homes or businesses
• Door-to-Door Solicitation: People going door-to-door, particularly if they go to the back of a residence or business
• Unusual Behavior: People acting strangely, such as asking about security measures or trying to enter buildings or cars without permission
• Unattended Items: Bags or packages left unattended in public places
• Vandalism: Graffiti or damage to property that appears to be recent
• Unkempt and Unsightly Properties: Properties that are ill-maintained, and unsightly, possibly attracting criminal behaviour
• Eliciting Information: Asking detailed questions about a facility’s operations, security, or personnel beyond normal curiosity

Our team of Peace Officers at Parkland County Enforcement Services are very family oriented and enjoy engaging with the children in our communities whenever we have the opportunity. An example of this comes through the several K-to-9 schools in the county. Liaising with the school contacts (and based around officer availability), a Peace Officer will schedule a session with a specific class to share information regarding various topics. Peace officers can cover a variety of engaging and educational topics when presenting to school kids.

Here are some popular topics:

1. Safety Awareness: Teaching kids how to stay safe in different situations, such as crossing the street, staying with a buddy and recognizing safe places and people.
2. Emergency Preparedness: How to react in emergencies, including dialing 911, knowing exits, and basic first aid.
3. Animal Safety, Education and Awareness: Interacting with animals and understanding their behaviours
4. Anti-Bullying: Discussing the importance of kindness, recognizing bullying, and how to report it.
5. Internet Safety: Educating kids on safe internet practices, including the dangers of sharing personal information online.
6. Bicycle and OHV Safety: The "Do's and Don'ts" when out riding.
7. Drug Awareness: Information on the dangers of drugs and alcohol as well as making healthy choices.
8. Peace Officer Introduction: Basic understanding of laws, rights, and the role of peace officers in the community.
9. Stranger Danger: Teaching kids how to recognize and react to strangers.
10. Respect and Responsibility: Encouraging respectful behavior and understanding the consequences of actions.

The lights, sirens and PA loudspeaker in the patrol vehicles always seem to be a big hit as well! The kids invariably love to interact with the officers also, and have many great questions and comments. These interactions not only educate children, but also help build positive relationships between Peace Officers and the community.

Watch for an upcoming on-line training session regarding "Bullying" coming early in the new year!

Evansburg RCMP Crime Report

Evansburg Alta – Evansburg RCMP has continued, this year, with its focus on rural crime and enhancing patrols in our smaller communities, along with targeting our prolific offenders, and later this fall drug awareness and education with our youth. We had asked the public to watch after their neighbours and call in anything they deemed suspicious.

As a result, we have seen a 38 % drop in theft of Motor Vehicles, a 16 % drop in Break and Enters with an overall drop of 15% in Property Crime. Additionally, we also saw a big decrease in persons crime of 42 %.

Sgt. Sutherland wants to thank the communities and the public for their assistance. There has been a large increase in calls for suspicious persons and vehicles and with this help from the public, the RCMP have been able to locate, arrest, charge and remove those individuals looking to target and cause harm with in our community.

We ask that you continue to remain vigilant and work with your neighbours and not to hesitate to call the police if you see anything suspicious.

Telephone: 780-727-3654 - Administration
Telephone: 780-727-4446 - Non-emergency

(External link)Evansburg Detachment Website(External link)

On August 4, 2024, Parkland County Peace Officers were operating in the vicinity of HWY 22 and HWY 524. Officers queried license plates on Registries Online Access Database System (ROADS).

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped and the driver was determined to be operating an uninsured vehicle with an operator's license that was suspended in 2011.

The vehicle was seized, towed and impounded and the driver was issued summons for driving an uninsured motor vehicle and for operating a motor vehicle while suspended.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a multi-disciplinary approach to crime prevention that uses urban and architectural design and the management of built and natural environments.

CPTED strategies aim to reduce victimization, deter offender decisions that precede criminal acts, and build a sense of community among inhabitants so they can gain territorial control of areas, reduce crime, and minimize fear of crime.

CPTED is pronounced ‘sep-ted’ and it is also known around the world as Designing Out Crime, defensible space, and other similar terms.

Parkland County Enforcement Services provides CPTED property assessments at no cost to the property owner. Call our complaint line and request your own assessment at 780-968-8400.

In the spring of 2023 Parkland County Enforcement Services received a number of complaints regarding suspicious and/or potential scams related to paving services and contracts.

We are reminding residents to exercise diligence and caution when retaining contractor services. Keep the following tips in mind to avoid falling victim to a scam:

• Ask for names of previous customers and verify that they were satisfied with the work.
• Research the company through the Better Business Bureau in Alberta, the Consumer Investigations Unit, your local Rural Crime Watch, or on social media.
• Obtain a written quote that includes the full business name, address, phone number, GST number, as well as provincial and municipal license numbers, if applicable.
• Quotes should specify the quantity and quality of materials being offered. Be skeptical if contractors decline to provide this information.
• Seek estimates from reputable companies to compare costs.
• Do not agree to a contract if you feel pressured or if the contractor refuses to take "no" for an answer.
• Be leery of unsolicited offers. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

The Alberta RCMP is working together with the Alberta Consumer Investigation Unit (CIU) to counter this trend. For more information, see the Service Alberta's Dealing with Door-to-Door Sales tip sheet(External link). If you, or anyone you know, suspect a paving-contractor scam, please report it to your local RCMP detachment:

Parkland - 825-220-7267 - Non-emergency

Drayton valley - 780-542-4456 - Non-emergency

Evansburg - 780-727-4446 - Non-emergency

On March 20, 2024, Parkland County Enforcement Services received a complaint from a resident regarding speeding vehicles in Tomahawk.

Between March 24th and April 1st, 9 violation tickets and 3 written warnings were issued for traffic offences in Tomahawk.

On April 1st, a dodge pickup truck was stopped for doing 103km/h in the posted 50km/h zone along HWY 779 in Tomahawk. Upon further investigation the vehicle was determined to be unregistered and the driver indefinitely suspended. The vehicle was seized and the driver issued summons, a violation ticket and a written warning for the offences.