An Alberta Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer and his spouse are facing multiple fraud-related charges following an investigation by the thier Serious Crimes Branch.
According to a release from the Alberta RCMP, the investigation began in May 2024 after police were alerted to a possible fraud involving a serving RCMP officer and his wife against Piikani Resource Development Ltd..
As a result of the investigation, Cst. Grant Shade, 42, and Katrina Shade, 40, both residents of Pincher Creek, Alta., have each been charged with fraud over $5,000 and theft over $5,000.
Police say Katrina Shade was an employee of Piikani Resource Development Ltd. at the time of the alleged offences. Cst. Shade is a member of the Piikani RCMP detachment.
Cst. Shade is also charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
Both accused are scheduled to make their first court appearance on Feb. 18, 2026, at the Alberta Court of Justice.
RCMP said Cst. Shade has been a member of the force since 2021 and is currently suspended with pay. Because the matter is before the courts, police say no further comment will be provided.
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