EMERGENCY INFORMATION
- If there is any emergency that requires Police, Fire or Ambulance dial 911.
- For after-hours public works emergencies, contact the Town of Coalhurst Public Works department, at 403-634-1627.
The following contact numbers are for non-emergent situations:
- Coaldale-Picture Butte RCMP Detachment: Non-Emergency complaint line 403-345-5000
- Coaldale-Picture Butte RCMP Detachment: Administration and general inquiries 403-345-5552.
- Coalhurst Fire Department: 403-381-3633
ALBERTA EMERGENCY ALERT
The Town of Coalhurst uses the Alberta Emergency Alert (AEA) system to broadcast emergency notifications that may require an evacuation or shelter-in-place of part or the whole community of Coalhurst, or post a potentially life-threatening danger. Everyone who lives and visits Coalhurst and the surrounding area is encouraged to familiarize themselves with the AEA system and download the AEA app to their mobile devices.
The AEA app can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or from Google Play.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
The Government of Canada provides information on emergency preparedness for a variety of potential events. Visit the site to learn more about what you need to know and how to be prepared. Click on this link for your basic emergency kit: Basic Emergency Kit Items
POSSIBLE EVACUATION ROUTES FROM TOWN OF COALHURST
Click on the link below for a map of possible evacuation routes. In the event of an emergency/disaster or evacuation of the Town, you will be notified on which routes are to be used.
INTERACTIVE CRIME INFORMATION MAP
The RCMP has provided the Town with a resident-facing, interactive crime map that shows information on missing persons, stolen vehicles and high crime areas. The points on the map are not placed at the exact location of the crime; they are placed at nearby intersections or regions. To view the map, click on the picture below.
Crime Stoppers: Crime Stoppers – RCMP Contact Information
COMMUNITY ASSISTED POLICING THROUGH USE OF RECORDED EVIDENCE (CAPTURE PROGRAM)
You can help protect your property, your family, and your community by registering your security cameras with the Rural Crime CAPTURE Program. By registering your camera, you are taking an active role in deterring crime and assisting the RCMP with its overall crime prevention goals in your community. To register go to https://www.ruralalbertacapture.ca/.