Wetaskiwin RCMP on scene at fire – Update

June 15, 2026 - Wetaskiwin, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Wetaskiwin, Alta. – On June 6, 2026, around 8:20 p.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP officers were informed of smoke coming from the Memorial Arts Center on 50 street in Wetaskiwin. RCMP arrived on scene as well as Wetaskiwin Fire Department. The fire was contained but the building burned down. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Wetaskiwin RCMP is seeking public assistance in relation to this incident. Anyone with footage, be it dashcam or otherwise, of 50 street, between 51 and 52 ave, on June 6, 2026, between 6:30-6:45 p.m., or information on this incident, is asked to contact the Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7200. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).

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