Community Alert: Two Assaults Reported on Muskoseepi Trails in Grande Prairie
RCMP Investigating Assaults on Popular Walking Paths
Grande Prairie RCMP are actively investigating two separate assaults that occurred on the Muskoseepi walking trails in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Officers are appealing to the public for assistance, particularly from anyone who may have dash cam or CCTV footage from roads surrounding the trail system during the times of the incidents.
The reported assaults took place on two different dates and times in early May 2026, and investigators are now working to gather video evidence and witness information. Until further notice, the public is being urged to use extra caution when travelling on or near the Muskoseepi trail network.
Official RCMP Details & Request for Public Assistance
According to the official information released by Grande Prairie RCMP, officers are looking for any available video footage or observations from motorists and residents in the vicinity of the Muskoseepi trails around the time of the assaults.
Police are specifically seeking dash cam or CCTV footage from the following locations and time frames:
- Roadways of interest:
- 100 Street between 79 Avenue and Township Road Grande Prairie
- 75 Avenue
- 72 Avenue
- Relevant dates and times:
- May 4 between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
- May 6 between 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
CrimeCanada Community – Your Help Is Needed: If you were driving, walking, or cycling in these areas during the listed times, or if your home or business security system captures these streets, police are asking you to review your footage and share anything that may assist the investigation.
How to contact investigators:
- To provide information directly to police, contact Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701.
- If you prefer to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), submit a tip online at www.P3Tips.com, or use the “P3 Tips” app (Apple App Store or Google Play).
- For non-emergency police matters in any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction, call 310-RCMP (7267).
The RCMP also note that residents can report certain crimes online and access broader RCMP news and updates by downloading the Alberta RCMP mobile app via the Apple or Google Play stores.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From a CrimeCanada.ca standpoint, assaults on shared-use paths like the Muskoseepi trails are particularly concerning because they occur in areas many residents consider safe, family-friendly spaces. While overall patterns of violence can vary between communities and regions, as seen in other Canadian jurisdictions such as those analyzed on our local crime statistics pages, any cluster of incidents on public trails warrants heightened awareness.
For those using trail systems in Alberta, we recommend practical precautions: travel with a companion when possible, keep your phone charged and accessible, let someone know your route and expected return time, and stay alert to your surroundings (avoid high-volume headphones or distractions). Report suspicious behaviour promptly to police, even if you are unsure it is directly related to this case. Community cooperation—especially by sharing potential video evidence—plays a critical role in helping the RCMP identify suspects, prevent further incidents, and keep public spaces safe.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the alberta community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.