Sparwood RCMP responds to 401 calls for service during Q2

Sparwood RCMP received 401 calls for service from July through September, according to the quarter two report presented to council.

Staff Sgt. Svend Nielse presented the second-quarter report to council Tuesday (Oct. 20).

Assaults were up in quarter two, with four intimate partner violence incidents recorded, six assaults (non-domestic) and two sexual assaults.

“In regards to the sexual assaults. There’s an unfounded event that was there, and there’s another that is still under investigation,” said Staff Sergeant Svend Nielse.

Reports of business break-ins increased from the second quarter of 2025. Two were founded, and eight were unfounded, compared with one founded and six unfounded in 2025.

“The two founded events were businesses related to wire thefts occurring at the new hyrdo station,” added Nielse.

“Those are something working with hydro with and we have a general idea about the persons involved in that but we’re still looking at those things.”

Mischief incidents fell to nine in the second quarter of 2026, down from 15 in the same period in 2025.

Police recorded six motor vehicle crashes involving more than $10,000 in damage and 13 involving less than $5,000. In 2025, there were eight above $10,000 and 10 below $5,000.

There was a total of 8 Bylaw calls, with seven being attributed to noise.

There were 12 calls for cause of disturbance, three for breach of peace, 10 for Mental Health Act and four missing persons.

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Officers completed 14 curfew checks to ensure compliance for individuals released on conditions.

In Sparwood, 14 individuals were arrested on charges and released on an Undertaking with restrictive conditions pending their court appearance. One individual was arrested and held for a bail hearing.

Officers conducted traffic enforcement several times during the quarter on Michel Creek Road and in school zones when classes resumed.

Councillor Steve Kallies raised community concerns about speeding on Michel Creek Road, while acknowledging Sparwood RCMP has five officers.

“We continue to hear feedback about speeding on Michel Creek Road in particular around shift change,” said Councillor Steve Kallies.

Nielse acknowledged speeding on Michel Creek Road is a community priority and said he tries to patrol the road as often as possible during his shifts. He noted the five officers assigned to the community cover multiple areas.

To read the full report, click here.