GP911 is a dedicated 911 call-answer and emergency fire-dispatch service for north-western Alberta and parts of north-eastern British Columbia. It supports more than 60 municipalities and covers approximately 47 % of Alberta’s land mass, operating under Alberta’s 911 standards and local legislation to swiftly connect residents with emergency responders.

When to Call 911: Your Lifeline in an Emergency

Dialing 911 on your telephone is the fastest way you can get help for yourself or someone else in an emergency. Only call 911 for emergencies.

Emergencies:

• An event that involves an immediate threat to a person or property; screams, attacks, gunshots,  fires, car accident with injuries or any other medical emergency.
• A substantive, in-progress crime. This includes fights, break and enters (if there is a suspect on scene) or a report of an impaired driver.
• A serious crime that has just occurred (e.g., sexual assault or robbery).
• A suspicious circumstance that may indicate an imminent criminal act (e.g., prowler, vandal).

Non  Emergencies:

(Contact your local RCMP detachment)

• Reporting a crime with no suspect (e.g., theft of a licence plate)
• Reporting a crime with suspect, but suspect is not on the scene (e.g., stolen vehicle, fraud).
• Reporting a serious crime with suspect, but with a lengthy delay (e.g., assault that occurred last night at a bar).
• Non-emergency in-progress (e.g., noisy party, drug use).
• On-going crime issues or crimes that are not in-progress (e.g., graffiti or ongoing drug dealing with no suspect on scene).
• A suspicious circumstance that may indicate an ongoing criminal activity (e.g., marijuana grow operation).