Emergency Services

Protective Services

Cardston County's protective services are provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). There are two RCMP detachments serving the County:

RCMP Raymond/Magrath Detachment

📍 Detachment Commander: Sgt. Brad Noss
📍 Address: P.O. Box 1130, 179 W 200 N, Raymond, Alberta, T0K 2S0
📞 Administration: (403) 752-4747
📠 Fax: (403) 752-3614

RCMP Cardston Detachment

📍 Detachment Commander: Sgt. Bob Wright
📍 Address: P.O. Box 669, 145 Main Street, Cardston, Alberta, T0K 0K0
📞 Administration: (403) 653-4932
📠 Fax: (403) 653-1720

🔴 If you require immediate assistance, please dial 9-1-1.

📌 RCMP Crime Mapping Tool - Stay informed about crime trends in Cardston County.


Fire Response

Cardston County operates four volunteer fire departments, staffed by dedicated volunteers who provide emergency fire and rescue services.

Fire Departments in Cardston County:

  • Del Bonita Volunteer Fire Department (County-run)

  • Mid River Volunteer Fire Department (County-run, serving Hill Spring & Glenwood)

  • Magrath & District Emergency Services (Partnership between Cardston County & Town of Magrath)

  • Cardston County Emergency Services Authority (Partnership between Cardston County, Town of Cardston, and Villages of Hill Spring & Glenwood)

These fire departments work tirelessly to ensure public safety, fire suppression, and emergency response throughout the County.


Ambulance Response and Hospital Services

Emergency medical services (EMS) in Cardston County are managed by Alberta Health Services (AHS).

Healthcare Facilities Serving Cardston County:

📍 Cardston Health Centre – Provides 24-hour emergency care, palliative care, surgical services, obstetrics, and long-term care. 📍 Chinook Regional Hospital (Lethbridge) – Offers emergency services, obstetrics, surgery, acute geriatrics, mental health care, and intensive care.

🚁 STARS Air Ambulance – Cardston County contributes annually to STARS Air Ambulance, and residents are encouraged to support this life-saving emergency response service. 📌 STARS Air Ambulance Information – Learn how to register your property as a STARS Emergency Link Centre.


Alberta Emergency Alerts

Disasters can occur anywhere, at any time. Alberta Emergency Alerts provide real-time critical information about disasters, where they are occurring, and what actions you need to take. Alerts are available through:

  • Radio and television

  • Internet and RSS Feeds

  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

  • Road Signage

  • Alberta Emergency Alert App

📌 Click here to sign up for Alberta Emergency Alerts


Emergency Preparedness

Alberta faces various risks, including severe weather, industrial incidents, and human-made disasters. Being prepared ensures your safety and the safety of your family.

Steps to Prepare for an Emergency: ✔ Know the risks in your area – Contact local emergency management services for insights.
✔ Create a Family Emergency Plan – Decide where your family will go, who they will contact, and practice it regularly.
✔ Prepare a 72-Hour Emergency Kit – Include food, water, medication, warm clothing, and essential supplies.
✔ Build a Ready-to-Go Kit – Have a portable kit in case you need to evacuate quickly.


Emergency Management

Cardston County's Director of Emergency Management is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing an emergency response plan. The County works closely with:

  • Blood Tribe

  • Town of Cardston

  • Town of Magrath

  • Villages of Hill Spring & Glenwood

This collaboration ensures that all municipalities can effectively respond to and recover from emergencies.

📌 Emergency Management Bylaw No. 637/2012 – Learn about emergency policies and response plans in Cardston County.


Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA)

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) leads emergency prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts throughout the province.

AEMA works to ensure that essential services such as:

  • Emergency first responders

  • Healthcare & government services

  • Disaster coordination & resource management

are always operational and available in times of crisis.

🔴 BE PREPARED – Emergency preparedness saves lives!