RCMP Notice: Grande Prairie Rural Detachment Renamed Clairmont Detachment
Community Safety Alert Overview
The RCMP in K Division (Alberta) have announced that the former Grande Prairie Rural RCMP Detachment has been officially renamed the Clairmont RCMP Detachment, effective immediately. This is an administrative name change only and does not alter how policing services are delivered to residents.
The newly named Clairmont RCMP Detachment continues to serve multiple communities in and around Grande Prairie County, with no change to service levels, coverage area, or response processes. Residents should continue to use the same contact numbers and attend the same detachment building when they need police assistance or administrative support.
Official RCMP Details
According to the RCMP, the renaming affects the detachment’s title but keeps all operational and geographic responsibilities intact. The detachment will continue to provide policing services to the following areas:
- Clairmont
- Sexsmith
- Grovedale
- Bezanson
- Teepee Creek
- Debolt
- Crooked Creek
- A large portion of Grande Prairie County
- A smaller area within the MD of Greenview
Key points for residents and businesses in the region:
- Detachment boundaries: The policing boundaries and coverage area remain exactly the same as before the name change.
- Emergency contact: Continue to dial 911 for all emergencies requiring immediate police, fire, or medical assistance.
- Non-emergency policing response: For matters that require a police response but are not life-threatening emergencies, call 780-830-5112.
- Administrative inquiries: For administrative questions, general information, or front-counter services, contact the Clairmont RCMP Detachment at 780-830-5114.
- Detachment location: The physical building for the Clairmont RCMP Detachment remains at:
Suite 101 – 10605 West Side Drive, Grande Prairie, Alberta
The RCMP emphasize that there will be no disruption to policing services or change in response standards as a result of this renaming. Residents in communities surrounding Grande Prairie can expect the same level of visibility, patrols, and investigative support as before. For broader context on local crime trends and policing needs, residents can review the Grande Prairie area crime statistics and safety data compiled by CrimeCanada.ca.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, clear and consistent information about which detachment serves your community is a fundamental part of public safety. In regions with multiple rural communities—such as those in and around Grande Prairie County No. 1 and the MD of Greenview—knowing exactly which detachment to call, and which phone numbers to use, helps reduce delays when reporting crimes, suspicious activity, or emergencies. Administrative changes like a detachment name update may seem minor, but they can affect how residents search online for help or directions, and how quickly they find the correct contact details.
We recommend that residents of Clairmont, Sexsmith, Grovedale, Bezanson, Teepee Creek, Debolt, Crooked Creek, and surrounding rural areas update any saved contacts in their phones to label the non-emergency and administrative numbers clearly under “Clairmont RCMP Detachment.” Businesses, schools, and community organizations should also revise any posted signage, websites, or emergency plans to reflect the new detachment name. Staying familiar with your local crime patterns and response resources—using tools like the Grande Prairie County No. 1 crime statistics and safety report—supports faster reporting, stronger community cooperation with police, and ultimately safer neighbourhoods across Alberta.
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.