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Major Crimes Unit Investigating Homicide On O’Chiese First Nation

Galen Hartviksen
By Galen Hartviksen

Last week, Rocky Mountain House RCMP were called to a firearms complaint at a residence on O’Chiese First Nation.

It happened at about 11:20am on Tuesday, July 30th.

Mounties say, upon arrival, emergency personnel located a male with serious injuries. He was pronounced deceased, despite lifesaving efforts.

The man has been identified as a 27-year-old Sunchild First Nation resident.

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has been deployed and has taken carriage of the investigation.

Anyone with dashcam footage on July 30th between 11am and 12:30pm in the area of O’Chiese Main Road on O’Chiese First Nation or with any information about this crime and those responsible is asked to contact the Rocky Mountain House RCMP Detachment at 403-848-2882 or CRIMESTOPPERS.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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