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

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06/23/2026

Elk Valley RCMP respond to man with a weapon in Sparwood
On June 22, 2026, Elk Valley RCMP received a report of a man with a knife attempting to force his way into a residence in Sparwood. Witnesses nearby heard the man shouting and threatening residents inside a home.
Frontline officers arrived on scene shortly after the report was received. The man was located and arrested without incident and was brought to Sparwood RCMP detachment cells while the investigation was conducted and all available evidence gathered.
Charges are pending further investigation and subsequent assessment by the BC Prosecution Service.
The incident appears to have been an isolated incident with no apparent risk to the community.

06/15/2026

Woman arrested in Fernie for multiple offences
On June 12, 2026, Elk Valley RCMP frontline officers received a report from a community agency that a woman in Fernie was potentially in possession of stolen property.

Officers attended and located a number of items including stolen ID, drug paraphernalia, and numerous items that appeared to have been stolen from the Fernie area in April of 2026.
Through the investigation evidence was found to indicate that the woman had been involved in the April, 2026 break and enters and theft incidents in the West Fernie area.

Charges are pending further investigation and subsequent assessment by the BC Prosecution Service.

06/14/2026

Multiple smashed windows in Sparwood under investigation

Elk Valley RCMP frontline officers respond to multiple calls of mischief to property.
Between June 9, 2026, and June 10, 2026 suspects in the Sparwood area near the 400 block of Pine Ave used what appeared to be a slingshot and metal ball bearings to smash windows in numerous homes and vehicles.
If you have any information or surveillance footage available that could assist investigators in identifying the suspects please contact the Elk Valley RCMP during business hours at 250 425 6233.

06/13/2026

School bus laws reminder from the Elk Valley RCMP

Elk Valley RCMP want to remind motorists that you are required by law to stop for any school bus displaying flashing red lights and the stop sign.
Drivers travelling in either direction on a roadway must stop when a school bus has activated its overhead lights to load or unload passengers. Motorists must remain stopped until the lights and stop signs are de-activated.
Since the beginning of June 2026, Elk Valley RCMP officers have issued seven violation tickets motorists for failing to stop for school buses.
Elk Valley RCMP want to remind motorists to keep our students safe by obeying school bus safety laws.

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.

Address

607 Douglas Fir Road
Sparwood, BC
V0B2G0

Telephone

+12504256233

Website

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

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