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This detachment serves: Sparwood, Elkford, Hosmer, Fernie, Elko, Baynes Lake, Grasmere, Roosville,

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05/26/2026

Just a reminder to come join us over the next two days for coffee with a cop in an Elk Valley community near you!
Check out our previous post for more info!

05/22/2026

E-Bikes and E-Scooters are showing up throughout the Elk Valley.
Below is a quick summary of who can use them and where they can be used.
As for E-Scooters they are only allowed in pilot project communities and Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford are not currently pilot project communities.

05/17/2026

Coffee with a cop

Elk Valley RCMP are excited to be hosting two more “Coffee with a Cop” events. These events are an opportunity for our community and frontline police officers to spend some time together over a cup of coffee, tea, or whatever you like.
On Wednesday May 27th join our Elk Valley RCMP officers for coffee at Mugshots Coffee shop in Fernie at 10:00 am.
Join us on May 28th at 10 am in Sparwood at Putter's Grill and Coffee Shop at the Sparwood golf course.
Or for those of you in the Elkford area come join us on Thursday May 28th at Dolly’s Diner at 2:00 pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!

05/03/2026

Man seriously injured in weapon attack

On April 25, 2026, at approximately 08:22 am Elk Valley Regional RCMP Detachment frontline officers, along with BC Ambulance, responded to a report of an unconscious man who appeared to have been violently attacked on Matevic Road in Sparwood BC. BC Ambulance transported the injured man directly to Cranbrook Hospital for treatment of his injuries, and he is receiving further care at a regional hospital.

Three vehicles were identified by investigation as being involved and were seized by Police.

Elk Valley RCMP believe this was an isolated incident and that there is no further risk to the public. Our investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this event, please contact the Elk Valley RCMP at 250-425-6233 or [email protected] . Please refer to file 2026-1112.

S/Sgt. S.D.A. (Svend) NIELSEN
Detachment Commander
Elk Valley Regional RCMP Detachment

05/02/2026

Elk Valley RCMP requests public assistance to ID suspects

Elk Valley RCMP are asking for assistance in identifying two suspects related to multiple property offences that occurred in Fernie on April 24, 2026 at approximately 3:00 am.
Below are photos of the suspects as well as the vehicle they were driving which was stolen from the Jaffray area on the same date as the thefts.
The suspects went through and into numerous properties and vehicles in the West Fernie area on the above mentioned date. If you are able to identify the suspects please contact the Elk Valley RCMP at 250 425 6233 during business hours.
The Elk Valley RCMP also want to remind everyone to remove valuables from their vehicles and to ensure that your homes and vehicles are secured to reduce the risk of similar incidents.

04/29/2026

Elk Valley RCMP along with BC Highway Patrol and Police Dog Services conduct large scale check stop

On April 23, 2026, Elk Valley RCMP frontline members along with BC Highway Patrol officers and Police Dog Services conducted a check stop in Elkford on Fording River Rd.
Over 230 drivers were checked for sobriety through the use of approved screening devices with all drivers confirmed to be sober. Police were checking for sobriety as well as for any open liquor in the vehicles. The project is one of the many ways that the RCMP is seeking to pursue safer roads in our communities.
The project’s success was made possible through partnership with BC Highway Patrol, Police Dog Services, and the Elk Valley RCMP detachment officers.

04/21/2026

Spring is here and with that there are more and more bikes out and about.
Lately there have been multiple bikes stolen in the Elk Valley area.
Please ensure that your bikes are locked securely when they are not in use and if possible, bring them into a secure place at night.
Ensure that you know your bike’s serial number and take current photos of the bike for easier identification.

04/03/2026

Elk Valley RCMP recently had an individual turn in a watch to the Sparwood RCMP Detachment. The watch was located in the Sparwood area and has unique markings on it. If you are aware of who the watch might belong to or could identify the watch or its markings, please call the Sparwood RCMP Detachment at 250-425-6233.

03/21/2026

Elk Valley RCMP February recap
From February 1-28, 2026 Elk Valley RCMP officers received 246 calls for service. Below are a few files that show the varied and challenging work done by our officers in the Elk Valley area.
On February 1, 2026 a local man was assaulted outside a local bar when he was struck in the face by his assailant. Frontline officers responded and were able to locate and arrest the suspect. The suspect was released on no contact conditions with charges forwarded by police to the BC Prosecution Service.
On February 7, 2026 a man was back country skiing in a remote area when he slipped and fell 150 metres down the hill sustaining numerous injuries. The skier was located by Fernie Search and Rescue and was turned over to BC EHS (Ambulance) for treatment and transport to Fernie hospital.
On February 8, 2026 Elk Valley RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a single vehicle. Frontline officers responded and through their investigation confirmed that the accident was caused as the driver was impaired. A criminal code impaired investigation is ongoing.
On February 10, 2026 an Elk Valley RCMP officer was conducting traffic patrols when he came across a driver on Highway 43 passing numerous vehicles at a high rate of speed and confirmed by radar to be going 157 km/h in the 90 km/h zone. A traffic stop was conducted leading to numerous violation tickets as well as a one-week vehicle impoundment.
On February 27, 2026 another speeding driver passed a line of traffic with an Elk Valley RCMP officer at the head of the line. The driver was travelling at approximately 150 km/h and a traffic stop was conducted. The driver was confirmed to be impaired and so a driving prohibition was issued, the vehicle impounded, and numerous violation tickets were issued.
And we end the month of possibly the oddest call. On February 28, 2026 a train developed technical issues in the Aspen Dr area of Sparwood and its horn went off for approximately 20 minutes causing an understandable commotion. In the end it was simply a technical issue and the horn was silenced and the night got back on track.

03/18/2026

Elk Valley RCMP, in consultation with the city of Fernie, would like to inform the public that the Fernie RCMP detachment will be closed on the following dates:
Monday March 23, 2026
Monday March 30, 2026
Friday April 3, 2026 (Stat holiday)
Monday April 6, 2026 (Stat holiday)
Friday April 10, 2026
Monday April 13, 2026

Address

607 Douglas Fir Road
Sparwood, BC
V0B2G0

Telephone

+12504256233

Website

https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/elk-valley

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