Police investigating after tipi set on fire in Smoky Lake County

• News Home
• More from Edmonton

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 6:36pm

• Share on Facebook
• Share on Messenger
• Share on Messenger
• Share on Twitter

Vilna School serves communities in Smoky Lake County, along with Whitefish (Goodfish) Lake First Nation and Saddle Lake Cree Nation

 

 

Smoky Lake RCMP are investigating what they're calling "deliberate mischief" to a tipi.

On Tuesday Oct.19 at around 10:45 am, Police received reports of a tipi that had been damaged on the grounds of Vilna School.

When they arrived on scene, officers found that an accelerant had likely been used to spread the fire. 

The tipi suffered significant damage and, as a result, will not be safe for use by the school or the community. Police say there was no damage found to the school building or surrounding grounds. 

Anyone who may have information about the damage is asked to call the Smoky Lake RCMP at 780-656-3550 or Crime Stoppers.

Vilna is located approximately 130 kilometres northeast of Fort Saskatchewan and has a population of about 210 students enrolled from pre-school to Grade 12. 

 

More from Edmonton

• Drones used for the first time to deliver packages from EIA

  It’s being called a major step forward in the modernization of supply chains — the Edmonton International Airport will soon be using drones to deliver cargo packages.

• Alberta subsidies slashed ahead of affordable child-care program

  Weeks before Alberta introduces the first phase of the federal affordable child-care program, child-care operators across the province are being told subsidies to low-income families are being cut.

• RMWB, Library creating virtual Book Club to highlight Indigenous voices

  “Learning is a critical step,” said RMWB Indigenous and Rural Relations Director Dennis Fraser. “Through Indigenous authors—by exploring their voices and worldviews, and by talking through the themes in their writings, we can all find important lessons and points of reflection.”

• Looking to get some holiday shopping done? Check out these local markets

  These markets will ensure you're shopping and supporting local businesses this holiday season

• Canada Post Issues Service Alert in Grande Prairie

  "Canada post is doing their best to deliver, but delays should be expected"

• Edmonton Police seek public’s assistance to locate missing woman

  The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 65-year-old Edmonton woman

• QEII reopened after numerous crashes near Carstairs

  Detours were in place but significant delays were expected and motorists were encouraged to avoid the area if possible.

• Expanding COVID-19 booster to all Albertans 18-plus

  "Expanded availability of third doses of COVID-19 vaccine will help Albertans increase their protection against COVID-19"

• 2022 Pigeon Lake Music Festival Lineup Announced

  89.3 The Raven & CFWE, Alberta's Best Country, is a media sponsor of the 2022 Pigeon Lake Music Festival, July 29-31 at Mulhurst Bay, Alberta

• Patients moving from QEII to GPRH this weekend

  The GPRH will officially start accepting new patients and open its Emergency Rooms to the public once transfers begin.

• Alberta to tighten rules on photo radar

  “Photo radar should only be used for traffic safety – not as a cash cow to squeeze extra money from Albertans"

• No school for public Edmonton students on 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day

  Heading into the 2022-2023 school year, Edmonton public students will have National Indigenous Peoples Day off.

• Crews to close Section of Highway 93 between Jasper and Banff due to Winter Storm

  “Between 50-80 cm of snow is expected between Tuesday, Nov 30 and Thursday, Dec. 2,” According to 511 Alberta

• 2022 Passionate Heart award nominations now open

  This annual event honours the Spirit of Service for front-line-workers and supporters in the field of Social Services

• Alberta confirms first Omicron variant COVID-19 case

  “I believe we have some very good infrastructure where we can detect this in its early days and slow its spread,” explained Dr Deena Hinshaw

• 'Toys for Tickets' program returns to RMWB

  The best way to get out of a ticket returns, but its only here for 2 weeks.

• MNA Members That Need Mental Health Help

  You can get up to 12 hours free with professional counselling as a member of the Metis Nation of Alberta.

• Enoch hosts first ever Christmas holiday market

  “You know, it really provides an opportunity to share culture,” said organizer Jayne Behm, adding it’s a great opportunity for the vendors to make Christmas money. “And a great opportunity for people to purchase these beautiful handmade things."

• RMWB -Snow removal plan

  Get your shovels ready!

• A list of winners at the 2021 CCMA Awards

  Attendees, including performers, presenters, their teams and guests had to be fully vaccinated to be part of the events. The CCMA awards return to Calgary in 2022!