A Time to Grieve

Earlier this afternoon, the RCMP held a media availability to share information regarding the deaths of two people in our city.

To have this devastating loss of two people take place in St. Albert is almost unthinkable. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims’ families, friends and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

St. Albert has always prided itself on being a safe, welcoming and friendly community, where all are welcome, and everyone has the opportunity to build a bright future for themselves.

That bright future has been shattered for two of our own, and we are heartbroken.

Words cannot fully express our collective sense of shock, dismay and sorrow.

We will need to pull together as a community, to begin the healing process in the days and weeks to come.

The death of these two people has devastated a family, and challenged a community, but it must also serve to strengthen our resolve to support one another in our grief and do everything in our power to prevent such tragedies in the future.

I want to thank the RCMP for their professionalism and diligence in this case, and for their ongoing commitment to serving and protecting our community. Please know that an arrest has been made, a suspect is in custody, and there is no need for alarm in the community.

I know we all have many questions, which is understandable. Please direct any questions about this incident to the RCMP, recognizing that the investigation is ongoing and information might be limited at this time.

St. Albert is hurting at this time, but we will heal together, as we always do. Support, including mental health counselling, is available through the City’s Family and Community Support Services. I encourage anyone who feels that they need someone to talk to, to reach out. Residents can call 780-459-1756. 

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