Subject of Emergency alert in Hatchet Lake found safe

FILE RCMP vehicle logo in October, 2024. (Joanne Roberts, CityNews)

By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted Mar 22, 2026 08:48:51 PM.

Last Updated Mar 23, 2026 10:44:02 AM.

The subject of an emergency alert issued on Sunday night has been reported found safe and sound.
RCMP thank the public for their help in their investigation

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