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On June 24, 2026, at approximately 2:43 p.m., the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to a high-risk incident at a residence in the 1900 block of Upland Drive SE.

When officers arrived, they observed an active physical altercation inside the residence. A victim was safely removed from the home, and officers contained the scene while working to safely take two individuals into custody.

Police negotiators were deployed and contacted an adult male, who exited the residence and was arrested without further incident. The male, 41-year-old Nathan Canfield of Medicine Hat, was charged with the following:

• Assault with a weapon
• Uttering threats
• Breach of probation (4 counts)
   

A second individual remained barricaded inside the residence and was believed to be in possession of a weapon.

Due to the elevated risk, the MHPS Tactical Arrest and Control Team (TACT) was deployed, and negotiators made several unsuccessful attempts to resolve the situation. After judicial authorization was obtained to enter the residence, officers entered the home at approximately 9:46 p.m. and arrested the second individual, who resisted arrest.

As a result, a 43-year-old male, from Medicine Hat, was charged with the following:

• Resisting a peace officer
• Breach of a Conditional Supervision Order (x3)
• 41 Criminal Code charges related to seven outstanding warrants

Both individuals were held for judicial interim release hearings. Canfield was remanded into custody pending his next court appearance on June 29, 2026, in Medicine Hat Provincial Court.

The 43-year-old male, whose name will not be released until the charges are sworn, remains awaiting his judicial interim release hearing. The male sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by EMS. No members of the public or MHPS officers were injured during the incident.

The MHPS thanks the public for their cooperation and patience during the incident, which required a significant police presence to maintain public safety.

Media Contact:
A/S/Sgt. Clarke White
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Traffic Unit is investigating a series of collisions involving the same vehicle that occurred at multiple locations throughout the city on June 24, 2026.

At approximately 11:30 a.m., MHPS received a report of a red Dodge Ram involved in a collision near Carry Drive SE and Cameron Road SE. The vehicle struck a lamp post and a parked vehicle before leaving the area.

The same vehicle was subsequently involved in a second collision near Carry Drive SE and Cooper Road SE, where it again struck a lamp post before leaving the area. At approximately 11:50 a.m., the vehicle was reported to have been involved in another collision at Southview Drive SE and 13 Avenue SE, after which it again left the area.

At approximately 12:00 p.m., the vehicle was observed travelling southbound on Southridge Drive SE toward South Boundary Road SE. The driver failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of Southridge Drive SE and South Boundary Road SE, proceeded through the intersection, and collided with infrastructure on the south side. The driver then lost control of the vehicle, which rolled over.

The driver, a 45-year-old individual, was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Charges are pending as the MHPS Traffic Safety Unit continues its investigation.

Anyone who witnessed these incidents or has dash camera footage is asked to contact the Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Unit at 403-529-8481.

Media Contact:
Sgt. Kurtis LaDouceur
Traffic Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8481

The Medicine Hat Police Service has charged 54-year-old James Heath of Medicine Hat with two counts of indecent acts following an investigation into incidents reported in a residential neighbourhood.

Police received a complaint in early June regarding a male allegedly committing an indecent act while visible from outside his residence on two separate mornings in May and June.

An investigation was completed, including a review of video evidence, and the matter was forwarded to the Major Crimes Unit.

On June 24, 2026, Heath was arrested without incident and charged with two counts of indecent acts. He was released on conditions following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in Medicine Hat court on July 15, 2026.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt. Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8421

The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has charged three individuals following an early morning home invasion in the city’s southeast on June 22, 2026.

At approximately 12:59 a.m., a 911 call was received from a residence on Ross Street SE, during which dispatchers heard sounds of a disturbance.

Officers arrived shortly after and observed an exterior door open. Police directed all occupants to exit the residence, and six individuals complied and were taken into custody without further incident.

The investigation determined that three individuals had forced their way into the residence and confronted the occupants with weapons.

As a result, three individuals have been charged with the following offences:

Trevor Muise, 46 years of age, from Redcliff, Alberta:

• Break and Enter to Commit Robbery
• Disguise with Intent
• Uttering Threats (3 counts)
• Unlawful Confinement (3 counts)
• Assault with a weapon
• Possess weapon dangerous to the public

Keera Whiteford-Wall, 40 years of age, from Medicine Hat:

• Break and Enter to Commit Robbery
• Disguise with Intent
• Uttering Threats (3 counts)
• Unlawful Confinement (3 counts)

Corey Straub, 55 years of age, from Medicine Hat:

• Break and Enter to Commit Robbery
• Disguise with Intent
• Uttering Threats (3 counts)
• Unlawful Confinement (3 counts)

All three accused were held for Judicial Interim Release hearings and remanded into custody. They are scheduled to appear in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on June 24, 2026.

No injuries were reported. All parties were known to one another, and there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Media Contact:
S/Sgt. Rod Thompson
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

On June 17, 2026, at approximately 2:34 p.m., members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS), along with emergency medical services and fire personnel, responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Crestwood Drive SE and Carry Drive SE.

The initial investigation indicates that a motorcyclist was travelling up Scholten Hill at a high rate of speed when the rider lost control of the motorcycle. The motorcycle crossed the centre line and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle at the crest of the hill.

The motorcyclist was transported to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was not physically injured during the collision.

Based on the preliminary investigation, speed is believed to have been a contributing factor. The investigation remains ongoing.

MHPS reminds all drivers and riders to adjust their speed for road conditions, remain aware of surrounding traffic, and use extra caution when approaching hills, curves, and intersections.

Media Contact:

Patrol S/Sgt.
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461

On June 15, 2026, the Medicine Hat Police Service received a report of a stolen vehicle in the Southeast Hill area. Officers found the vehicle shortly afterward, but when they attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled at a high rate of speed. For public safety reasons, officers did not pursue the vehicle.

Later that day, officers responded to an unrelated call downtown and encountered the same individual believed to be connected to the earlier stolen vehicle incident. When officers attempted to arrest him, he fled on foot and entered the South Saskatchewan River to evade arrest.

With the assistance of a MHPS Police Service Dog Unit (K9), officers safely apprehended the individual and removed him from the river. Despite being taken from the water, the individual continued to resist arrest and made further attempts to flee before being taken into custody.

Brenden Carey, 27, of Medicine Hat, faces the following charges in relation to this incident:

• Possession of stolen property over $5,000
• Resist arrest
• Dangerous driving
• Flight from police
• Breach of Release Order (2 counts)
• Breach of Probation (2 counts)

Carey was held for a judicial interim release hearing where he was remanded into custody until his next court appearance in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on June 17, 2026.

Media Contact:
Patrol S/Sgt
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8451

The Medicine Hat Police Service can confirm the child involved in the incident at Echo Dale Regional Park on June 15, 2026, has since died. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation; however, foul play is not suspected.

Our thoughts are with the child’s family, classmates, school staff, first responders, and all those affected by this tragic incident. Out of respect for the privacy of the child and the family, no further details will be released.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt. Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8421

On June 15, 2026, at approximately 2:17 p.m. members of the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a missing child at Echo Dale Regional Park.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., the child was later located and transported to hospital by Emergency Medical Services. The family of the 11-year-old child have been notified, and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the child’s family, classmates, school staff, and all those affected by this serious incident. Out of respect for the privacy of the child and the family, no further details will be released at this time.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt. Darren Lole
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8421

On June 13, 2026, twenty-two local Grade 6 students received scholarships from the Chief Earl Leadership Legacy Fund. Established in 2008, the fund recognizes Chief Earl’s contributions to the community and honours his legacy.

Each year, elementary schools within the local school districts identify students who demonstrate the qualities of future leaders based on the four core values of the Medicine Hat Police Service, with an added emphasis on leadership and citizenship. Since the fund was established, 297 students have been recognized.

The fund is administered through the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta, with sponsorship from the Medicine Hat Safe Community Association and the Medicine Hat Police Association. Parents and guardians of scholarship recipients are encouraged to place the awards into an existing or newly opened Registered Education Savings Plan.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients:

Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education Recipients (6)

• Mother Teresa School: Anaya Renny
• St. Michael’s School: Esme Costar
• St. Francis Xavier School: Leni Lybbert
• St. Louis School: Bronson Willimont
• St. Mary’s School: Bria Getz
• Notre Dame Academy: Chase Anderson

Charter/Private School Recipients (2)

• École Les Cyprès: Dimitrias Alce
• CAPE School: Riley-Rae Clarke

Medicine Hat School District No. 76 Recipients (14)

• Crestwood School: Brea De Jesus
• Ross Glen School: Leah Christensen
• Connaught School: Graham Fowler
• Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre: Eli Malmberg
• Webster Niblock School: Dominic Schoolkate
• Vincent Massey School: Finley Anderson
• River Heights School: Abby Keeping
• Herald School: Nevaeh Desjardine
• George Davison School: Skyla Dawson
• Elm Street School: David O’Connor
• Dr. Ken Sauer School: Peyton Barton
• Southview School: Ally Osuna
• Medicine Hat Christian School: Sadie Dyck
• Hub: Avery Cowan

Congratulations to all of this year’s scholarship recipients. Thank you for the leadership, citizenship, and positive example you demonstrate in your schools and throughout our community.

Media Contact:

Sgt. Adam Gregory
Community Support Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8451

On June 8, 2026, at approximately 6:01 p.m., members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS), along with emergency services, responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on the eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway near Redcliff.

Initial investigation indicates the rider was travelling eastbound when they lost control of the motorcycle and entered the ditch separating the eastbound and westbound lanes. The motorcycle travelled in the ditch for approximately 350 feet before coming to a stop.

The rider was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Speed is believed to have been a contributing factor in the collision, and the incident remains under investigation.

Media Contact:

A/S/Sgt. Darlene Garrecht
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461