Law enforcement officers arrested 49 people and processed 118 outstanding warrants during a three-day search across 34 Alberta communities, including Grande Prairie, Alberta. The operation, which took place from March 2 to March 4, 2026, was a joint effort to find individuals who were avoiding the justice system. The project was designed to improve safety in the region by finding people who had not followed court orders.
The Alberta Sheriffs led the project through their specialized fugitive team. They worked together with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Edmonton Police Service to carry out the arrests. This coordinated work allowed the different agencies to share information and locate individuals across a wide area.
According to Mike Ellis, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, the goal of the work was to hold people accountable for trying to evade the law. He stated that whether people ignore court orders or try to hide, they will be found and brought before the justice system. The government noted that this sends a clear message to anyone trying to avoid legal responsibilities.
The three-day sweep is part of a larger plan to address crime in regional communities like Grande Prairie by focusing on repeat offenders. By clearing outstanding warrants, the province hopes to reduce the number of people who are avoiding the courts. This effort reflects a continued move toward provincial agencies and local police working more closely together to keep residents safe.
