The Strathcona County RCMP, Enforcement Services and Victim Services host events throughout the year to engage the community and share safety tips.

Annual crime prevention and safety events

RCMP and Enforcement Services Officers with Safety Bear

Bike Rodeo and Safety Fair

Join Strathcona County RCMP and Enforcement Services for a FREE afternoon of bike safety tips, helmet checks, and kids' activities.

Strathcona Athletic Park
2027 TBA

Enforcement Services car and information booth

Emergency Services and Public Safety Showcase

Explore information booths as well as vehicles and equipment displays from law enforcement and safety agencies from across Alberta.


Salisbury Composite High parking lot
2027 TBA

RCMP Officer in Charge speaking to a crowd

Community Town Hall

Join detachment leadership for a short presentation about how the RCMP and Enforcement Services work together to keep our community safe, followed by the opportunity to ask questions and discuss safety concerns.

Ardrossan

September 13, 2027, 7 p.m.
Ardrossan Recreation Centre - Aspen Room

Sherwood Park

September 15, 2027, 7 p.m.
Community Centre, Council Chambers

Jack-o-lanterns with a police hat

Safe Halloween

Trick-or-treat at the detachment in 2027! In the week leading up to Halloween, Strathcona County RCMP and Victim Services will host a new version of the Safe Halloween event for children at the detachment. More details will be shared in Fall 2027.


RCMP and Enforcement Services Officers with Safety Bear

Bike Rodeo and Safety Fair

Join Strathcona County RCMP and Enforcement Services for a FREE afternoon of bike safety tips, helmet checks, and kids' activities.

Strathcona Athletic Park
2027 TBA

Enforcement Services car and information booth

Emergency Services and Public Safety Showcase

Explore information booths as well as vehicles and equipment displays from law enforcement and safety agencies from across Alberta.


Salisbury Composite High parking lot
2027 TBA

RCMP Officer in Charge speaking to a crowd

Community Town Hall

Join detachment leadership for a short presentation about how the RCMP and Enforcement Services work together to keep our community safe, followed by the opportunity to ask questions and discuss safety concerns.

Ardrossan

September 13, 2027, 7 p.m.
Ardrossan Recreation Centre - Aspen Room

Sherwood Park

September 15, 2027, 7 p.m.
Community Centre, Council Chambers

Community presentations

Date

Location

Topic(s)

Agenda/Presentation

March 5, 2026,
6-8:30 p.m.

Community Centre, Council Chambers

  1. Fountain Creek break and enters

  2. Crime prevention strategies

  3. Community involvement

Agenda - March 5 (750.1 KB)

Fountain Creek Presentation - March 5 (2.9 MB)

April 30, 2026,
5-6 p.m.

Community Centre, Council Chambers

  1. What we heard through public engagement

  2. Potential Vehicle for Hire bylaw changes that may impact owners and operators

Vehicle for Hire Industry Forum Presentation (377.7 KB)

Cram a Cruiser

Friday, October 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Help fill a cruiser with donations for the Strathcona Food Bank and help restock shelves after the Thanksgiving weekend. Last year, our community filled 18 cruisers with donations. This year, let's beat that record!

Community Peace Officers and RCMP members will be collecting donations outside of the following locations on October 16, 2026:

  • Superstore, #100-410 Baseline Rd

  • Save-On Foods, 60 Broadway Blvd

  • Safeway, 2020 Sherwood Dr


Safety Bear and Sparky appearances

Safety Bear

Safety Bear

Safety Bear and a RCMP Member attend community events, schools, playschools, daycares, and festivals. We are geared towards young and young at heart! All appearances are emergency call dependent. Please note that we are unable to attend block parties. Send us your request with as much notice as possible.

Book Safety Bear:
Phone: 780-449-0185
Email: Safety.Bear@strathcona.ca

Sparky

Sparky

Sparky can also come to your event along with a fire truck to share fire safety information with kids. Learn how to invite Sparky to your event.

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Last updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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