Cold Lake RCMP detachment to lock doors Thursday

Bonnyville’s limited services will continue, while encouraging phone calls and emails first.

Cold Lake RCMP is following suit with another local detachment in deciding to lock their doors for the foreseeable future.

Effective Thursday, November 19, the front door at the Cold Lake RCMP Detachment will remain locked until further notice.

Cold Lake RCMP said they would like to ensure the public that we will still have boots on the ground as there will be no changes in police response and will continue to meet the needs of our communities and areas we serve.

St. Paul RCMP detachment’s doors are now locked as of Wednesday.

In Bonnyville, the detachment is still limiting access into the building but is open between 10:00am-2:00pm.

“We are requesting that basic criminal records checks, statements of loss, statements for investigations, etc..be emailed to the general Bonnyville detachment account,” said Sgt. Kim Hillier in a written statement.

“The public can call us for a determination on whether access to the building will be required based on their circumstances.”

If you have an emergency, please call 911.

Before attending the Cold Lake RCMP detachment, they ask you to call their office at 780-594-3302 for assistance.

“We are handling collisions reports, taking statements and criminal record checks via email at RCMP.KColdLakeDet@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. To report crimes of damage, theft or loss of property under $5000.00, reports can be made through our online reporting at https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/alberta.”

Bonnyville RCMP’s email RCMP is KBonnyvilleDet-KDetBonnyville.GRC@rcmp-grc.ca and phone is 780-343-7200.