News release

Valleyview RCMP responds to firearms complaint

April 10, 2026 - Valleyview, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Valleyview, Alta. - On March 25, 2026, Valleyview RCMP responded to a complaint of shots fired at a residence in Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Alta. Two adult males fled the scene in a stolen vehicle and were subsequently arrested at a residence in Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. Later that day, a search warrant was executed in relation to the shooting, with assistance from Western Alberta District General Investigation Section, and the following were seized:

• Firearms;
• Prohibited weapons;
• Ammunition;
• 110 grams of Cocaine;
• 51 grams of Methamphetamine; and
• 269 grams of cutting agent.

As a result of the investigation, two male residents of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation were arrested:

• An 18-year-old individual was charged with:
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (x2);
  • Reckless discharge of a firearm;
  • Possession of property obtained by crime;
  • Assault; and
  • Mischief.
• A 26-year-old individual was charged with:
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (x2);
  • Forcible confinement (x2);
  • Assault;
  • Reckless discharge of a firearm; and
  • Possession of property obtained by crime.

Both were brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody. They are to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Valleyview, with the 18-year-old appearing on April 13, 2026, and the 26-year-old appearing on April 16, 2026. 

Valleyview RCMP thanks the members of the public and the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation for their assistance in the matter. 

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