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Suspected Arson

Church fire in Grouard under investigation

May 23, 2023 | 8:07 AM

The High Prairie RCMP are investigating a church fire at a church in Grouard that happened on Monday afternoon.

At around 3:30 p.m., police were called in to assist with the fire with the local fire department and inital investigation is indicating the fire was suspicious in nature.

RCMP says they aren’t able to identify the motivation of the suspected arson as it is still early on in their investigation.

Mounties are asking anyone with footage from dash cams or doorbell cameras in the afternoon of May 22, 2023, around 3:00 p.m. to submit any clips they feel may be of assistance.

Updates for this investigation will be provided to the public as soon as they become available.

High Prairie RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s). Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to please contact the detachment at 780-523-3378 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.