Lac La Biche RCMP investigate arson of teepee at RCMP Detachment 

On Sept. 23, 2024 at 11 :15 p.m., Lac La Biche RCMP were alerted by a member of the public that a commemorative teepee which stood outside of the Detachment was on fire. 

Members quickly responded with fire extinguishers in hand and with the assistance of the Lac La Biche Fire Department the blaze was quickly extinguished.  The teepee was a gift from the Beaver Lake Cree First Nation Community and a proud symbol of the partnership established over the years between the Lac La Biche RCMP and the members of the indigenous communities they serve.  With the assistance of the RCMP Forensics Team and Fire investigators, evidence has been secured at the scene and the investigation is ongoing. 

Lac La Biche RCMP is asking the community for any witnesses or information regarding this incident to come forward and contact their local police detachment.  Please contact the Lac La Biche RCMP at 780-404-2500. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.