BLACKFALDS, Alta. — November 2, 2026. Blackfalds RCMP is urging parents to inspect children’s Halloween candy after a needle was found in candy collected during trick-or-treating in the town.
According to a November 2 statement from the detachment, the child’s parents discovered the needle while checking the candy. Police did not report an injury in the release, and did not say where the affected item was obtained.
Areas identified by RCMP
The child had been trick-or-treating in northeast Blackfalds. Police identified the following streets in the area:
- Cedar Square
- Cedar Crescent
- Crimson Court
- Cambridge Close
- Pioneer Way
- Churchill Place
- Coachman Way
The RCMP did not identify a particular address or say that other candy had been tampered with.
What police are asking residents to do
Parents are being asked to check Halloween candy and report anything suspicious to Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300.
Source: Alberta RCMP media relations, “Blackfalds RCMP issues warning after needle found in Halloween candy,” released November 2, 2026. Alberta RCMP official website.
Updates and corrections
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