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Date: August 19, 2025Share

UPDATE: RCMP investigate dog bite

Updated 2025-08-19

St. Albert RCMP, with the assistance of St. Albert General Investigation Section (GIS) and St. Albert Municipal Enforcement Services (MES), were able to identify the dog and it’s owner. The dog is legally registered/licenced through the City of St. Albert and has been placed on a 10 day quarantine, which is a mandatory requirement through Alberta Health Services. St. Albert RCMP want to thank the public for their assistance.

At this time, the investigation has been turned over to Municipal Enforcement Services for follow up.

Original Release 2025-08-16

On Aug. 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM., St. Albert RCMP responded to a call for service related to a dog bite in the Alderwood neighborhood of St. Albert. Police were advised a 61-year-old women while walking her dog, was bitten by a large black dog. The incident resulted in serious injury and hospitalization to the victim. Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attended and transported the victim to hospital where surgical procedures were undertaken.

RCMP have attended the scene and continue conducting neighbourhood enquiries. St. Albert RCMP are asking for the publics assistance in identifying the dog who bite the women, the young adult women who was walking that dog and any witnesses to the incident.

The female dog walker is described:

• Between the ages of 18 to 20-years-old,
• Brown hair,
• Walking a bread of dog comparable to a black coloured Boxer.

The Boxer was larger than the victims Golden Retriever, who also received bites to its hind legs requiring admittance to the veterinarian.

The St. Albert RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance with any information regarding any crimes in the area. Anyone with information in relation this incident or any others, is asked to please contact the St. Albert RCMP at 780-458-7700 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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