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
May 9, 2026

Enforcement Services car and information booth

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
August 7, 2026


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

October 26, 2026

Sherwood Park

October 28, 2026

Jack-o-lanterns with a police hat

Safe Halloween

Victim Services, with RCMP and Enforcement Services support, hosts an annual Safe Halloween event to help families learn trick‑or‑treating safety and meet local law enforcement.

2026 date and location TBC




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
May 9, 2026

Enforcement Services car and information booth

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
August 7, 2026


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

October 26, 2026

Sherwood Park

October 28, 2026

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)

Fitness with the Fuzz

Fitness with the Fuzz is a free weekly summer workout series open to anyone aged 16 and older who wants to improve their fitness level, meet new people and explore a future career in public safety. Each week features a recruiter from a different policing or public safety agency in Alberta. Participants will be able to ask questions and learn about career opportunities in an informal, welcoming setting. Once confirmed, a list of agencies attending each week will be available here. In the event of poor weather, Fitness with the Fuzz may be cancelled.

Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.
July 8 - August 26, 2026
Meet in front of the detachment (911 Bison Way, Sherwood Park)

Date

Guest agency

July 8

TBA

July 15

TBA

July 22

TBA

July 29

TBA

August 5

TBA

August 12

TBA

August 19

TBA

August 26

TBA

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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