Ponoka, Alta. – On Sept. 19, 2026, Ponoka RCMP responded to a complaint of a male who had been assaulted and stabbed following an altercation with two male suspects at the Royal Hotel Bar in Ponoka. The two suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival. STARS air ambulance attended and transported the victim who suffered serious injuries. An investigation was immediately launched involving numerous police resources and one of the suspects was identified and an arrest warrant was issued for him.
On Oct. 14, 2026, Maskwacis RCMP located and arrested a suspect. Through the investigation the second suspect was identified and a warrant for his arrest has been granted.
As a result of the investigation, 41-year-old Dale Raine, a resident of Maskwacis, has been charged with aggravated assault.
Tyshawn RAINE, a 26-year-old resident of Maskwacis, has been charged with the following:
- Aggravated Assault
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Failure to Comply with Release Order condition (x2)
After a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Dale Raine was remanded into custody and set to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Ponoka on Nov. 13, 2026. RCMP are still looking to locate and arrest Tyshawn Raine. If you have any knowledge regarding Tyshawn’s whereabouts, please contact your local police.
