Alberta Traffic Safety Calendar - March Seatbelts
March 10, 2026
March Traffic Safety Focus: Seatbelts
Throughout the month of March, the Blood Tribe Police Service, in partnership with law enforcement agencies across Alberta, will be focusing on seatbelt and child restraint safety as part of the Alberta Traffic Safety Calendar.
Seatbelts are one of the most effective ways to reduce injuries and save lives during motor vehicle collisions. Police will be reminding drivers and passengers of their responsibilities under provincial traffic safety laws and encouraging everyone to ensure they are properly restrained before travelling.
Seatbelt Requirements
- Drivers and passengers must wear a seatbelt when the vehicle is equipped with one.
- Drivers are responsible for ensuring passengers between the ages of 6 and 15 (or children under 6 who weigh more than 18 kg / 40 lbs) are wearing a seatbelt.
- Seatbelts must be properly adjusted and securely fastened.
- Learner and probationary (GDL) drivers are not permitted to carry more passengers than the number of available seatbelts.
Child Restraint Requirements
- Drivers must ensure children under the age of 6 who weigh 18 kg / 40 lbs or less are secured in a properly installed child restraint system.
- All child restraint systems must meet Canadian safety standards.
Exemptions
Although seatbelt use is strongly recommended at all times, exemptions exist in certain situations, including:
- Vehicles that were not originally equipped with seatbelts
- Delivery driving at 40 km/h or less
- Authorized municipal parades
- Individuals with a valid medical exemption
Child restraints are also not required (though still recommended) in:
- Taxis
- Emergency vehicles
- Short-term vehicle rentals (14 days or less)
Penalties
Failure to properly wear a seatbelt can result in a
$211 fine.
GDL drivers may also receive
two demerit points if they operate a vehicle with more passengers than available seatbelts.
The Blood Tribe Police Service encourages all drivers to take a moment before every trip to ensure everyone in the vehicle is properly secured.
Seatbelts save lives. Buckle up every trip, every time.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Illegal Dumping at Standoff Waste Transfer Station Blood Tribe Public Works has reported an increase in illegal dumping at the Standoff Waste Transfer Station. We are asking all community members to help keep our facilities safe, clean, and environmentally responsible. Permitted items (in designated areas only): Wood• Metal • Domestic household garbage Not permitted:• Dumping outside designated areas• Commercial or contractor waste• Using reserve land for disposal or storage of waste Additional Waste Transfer Options: Community members may also use the Cardston, Spring Coulee, and Hill Spring/Glenwood Waste Transfer Stations through our agreement with Chief Mountain Regional Solid Waste Authority. Hours vary throughout the week. More info: https://chiefmountainsolidwaste.ca/transfer-stations Illegal dumping is a violation of Blood Tribe By-Laws and Provincial and Federal laws and creates environmental and financial impacts on the Tribe. Report illegal dumping or suspicious activity: Blood Tribe Police Service (403) 737-3800 Together, we can protect our land, our community, and our environment. Thank you for doing your part!
Blood Tribe Police are seeking witnesses in connection with an incident where multiple pedestrians were struck by a vehicle and seriously injured.
**UPDATE** October 10, 2025 We are pleased to report that the two youth previously reported missing, have been found safe. BTPS would like to thank the public for all their assistance. *** Police seeking public's assistance in locating missing youth On September 25th, 2025 the Blood Tribe Police Service received a report of 2 missing persons. Chanting SMALL EYES, 13, and Clarence WADSWORTH, 14, from the Blood Tribe, were reported to be last seen around September 11, 2025, at a family member's house on the Blood Indian Reserve, AB. After extensive police investigation, both youths are believed to be in the Moses Lake area on the Blood Indian Reserve, and actively evading police for unknown reasons. Youth are also known to attend the areas of Cardston, Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton. Chanting is described as 5'7" in height and weighs approximately 140lbs. Chanting has medium-length brown hair and brown eyes. Clarence is described as approximately 6' in height and weighs approximately 140lbs. Clarence has medium-length brown hair and brown eyes. At this time police do not suspect foul play. Anyone with information on Chanting and Clarence's location is asked to contact Blood Tribe Police Service at (403) 737-3800 or Blood Tribe Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.
**UPDATE** July 3, 2025 Clement Duran WOLF PLUME, who was previously reported missing has been found safe. BTPS would like to thank the public for all their assistance. Police seeking public's assistance in locating a missing person On June 17, 2025, the Blood Tribe Police Service received a report that Clement 'Duran' WOLF PLUME, 32, of the Blood Tribe, had not been seen by family since June 2023. Duran is described as being 6'1" in height and weighing approximately 200 lbs. Duran has no fixed address and may be on the Blood Tribe, the city of Lethbridge, or Calgary area. Police do not suspect foul play at this time. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Duran. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Blood Tribe Police Service at 403-737-3800 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.
June 5, 2025 Police seeking public's assistance in locating missing youth On June 1, 2025, the Blood Tribe Police Service received a report that Shanielle WELLS, 14, left the Blood Tribe Youth Ranch. Shanielle is described as being 5'5" in height and weighing approximately 120 lbs. She has long brown hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black sweater. Police do not suspect foul play at this time. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Shanielle. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Blood Tribe Police Service at 403-737-3800 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.
UPDATE May 21, 2025 Amanda Healy, who was previously reported missing, has been located and is safe. Thanks goes out to the public for all their assistance. May 20, 2025 Police seeking public's assistance in locating missing person In the evening of May 19, 2025 Blood Tribe Police Service received a request to conduct a wellbeing check on a female. After attempts to locate, family reported her missing on May 20, 2025. Amanda Healy, 39, from the Blood Tribe, was last seen at the Old Indian Hospital at around 9:00pm on May 17, 2025. Amanda is described as being 5'2 with medium black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a burgundy jacket, black and white sweatpants, and pink Nike shoes. At this time police do not suspect foul play. Anyone with information on Amanda's location is asked to contact Blood Tribe Police Service at (403) 737-3800 or Blood Tribe Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.
**UPDATE** April 20, 2025 Nathan Bird, who was previously reported missing has been found safe. BTPS would like to thank the public for all their assistance.
**UPDATE** Kittson Tail Feathers, who was previously reported missing, has been found safe. Thank you. March 03, 2025 Police seeking public's assistance in locating missing youth On the evening of February 28 , 2025, the Blood Tribe Police Service received a report of a missing person. Kittson 'Dogger' Tail Feathers, 13, from the Blood Tribe, was reported to be last seen on February 28, 2024, at a residence in the Moses Lake Community located on the Blood Tribe Nation. Police investigation revealed that Dogger has been seen in the Moses Lake Community through February 28, 2025 - March 02, 2025. Dogger is described as being 5'10" in height and weighs approximately 110lbs. Dogger has medium-length black hair and brown eyes. Surveillance footage was observed and Dogger was seen to be wearing the same sweater depicted in the photo. At this time police do not suspect foul play. Anyone with information on Doggers's location is asked to contact Blood Tribe Police Service at (403) 737-3800 or Blood Tribe Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.
January 9, 2025 **UPDATE** Shanielle WELLS, who was previously reported missing has been found safe. Police seeking public's assistance in locating missing youth On the evening of January 6, 2025, the Blood Tribe Police Service received a report of a missing person. Shanielle WELLS, 14, from the Blood Tribe, was reported to be last seen on December 27, 2024, at a family member's house on the Blood Indian Reserve, AB. Police investigation revealed that Shanielle was given a ride to the Park Place Mall in Lethbridge, Alberta, on December 31, 2024. Shanielle is described as being 5'5" in height and weighs approximately 130lbs. Shanielle has medium-length brown hair and brown eyes. At this time police do not suspect foul play. Anyone with information on Shanielle's location is asked to contact Blood Tribe Police Service at (403) 737-3800 or Blood Tribe Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.