Strathcona County Crime Watch Association

06/10/2026

Did you know the penalty for distracted driving in Alberta is a $390 fine and 3 demerit points? That’s an expensive text message.

Put your phone down, focus on the road and keep your family safe.

06/10/2026

Forever in our Hearts 💞

06/10/2026

Volunteers Needed for Canadian Multiculturalism Day!

The Strathcona County Diversity Committee is looking for volunteers to help on Saturday, June 27th.

Duties include helping visitors with a mapping activity. Position is indoors and requires standing and talking to people. You will receive training, snacks and water during your shift.

Interested in volunteering? Visit volunteersignup.org/XEFJT to sign up!

06/10/2026

💖 Thank you for your service! We remember!🌹

We remember Cst. Joseph Léo Ghislain Maurice, who died as a result of a motor vehicle collision while conducting traffic law enforcement near Sherwood Park on June 10, 2003.

06/10/2026

Graffiti is rarely as random as it looks.

Tagging is a form of communication. Tags can signal the presence of a gang, mark territory, or challenge rivals. They test whether anyone is paying attention. To someone unfamiliar with that language, a tag looks like a stylized mess. To someone who knows how to read it, it says something threatening.

06/09/2026

When your business or home has spray paint across its walls, the first cost you might think about is getting the vandalism removed. But tagging can come at a higher cost to you and your community, including your sense of security and trust.

In our latest blog, we’re sharing the real cost graffiti and tagging have on communities.
https://www.ruralcrimewatch.ab.ca/news/articles/graffiti-vandalism-alberta

06/09/2026

👀 Scrolling Facebook Marketplace for your next vehicle?

Before you fall in love with the price tag, make sure you know what you're buying. A vehicle history search can reveal important information about a vehicle's past and help you make a more informed decision.

Learn more: 🔗 https://ow.ly/KSUh50Z8gO3

06/09/2026

Construction season is underway across Alberta, and work zones need your full attention.

Slowing down and staying alert helps protect road workers, emergency responders, and everyone travelling through the area safely.

Here are a few reminders when driving through construction zones:

🚧 Slow down and obey posted speed limits
🚧 Watch for workers, equipment, and changing traffic patterns
🚧 Leave extra space between vehicles
🚧 Avoid distractions and keep your eyes on the road
🚧 Be patient because a few extra minutes can save a life

Fines for speeding in construction zones can be doubled when workers are present.

Let’s work together to keep Alberta roads safe this summer. Drive smart, stay alert, and give crews the space they need to do their jobs safely.

06/09/2026