Nearly two years’ worth of investigation by the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sheriffs resulted in a court order against the property owner of 2016 41 Street SE. The property will be closed for 90 days, beginning on Dec. 17 at noon. All individuals must vacate the premises, including the property owner.

The community safety order, obtained in the Court of King’s Bench, bars all people from the property until the closure period ends on March 17, 2026, and prohibits certain individuals from accessing the property altogether while the order is in place. The property will be boarded up, fenced and all the locks will be changed. SCAN members will continue to monitor the property for activity while their investigation remains ongoing. Community safety order conditions remain in effect until Dec. 17, 2027.

“Albertans deserve safe, peaceful neighbourhoods. When homes become hubs for crime, they erode our quality of life. Today’s closure – led by Alberta’s SCAN team and supported by the Calgary Police Service – protects families, restores order and holds property owners accountable.”

Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services

“This closure is the result of a thorough investigation and close collaboration with the Calgary Police Service. We’re grateful to residents whose information helped make this possible. SCAN will continue working with the owner and partners to prevent a return to illegal activity.”

Brent Pickard, inspector, SCAN

“Collaborative initiatives such as these have meaningful impact and strengthen the community’s relationship with law enforcement. These partnerships demonstrate that our public safety system is effective and capable of operating across a multi-service platform, reinforcing public confidence in resources available to the City of Calgary, Alberta government, and Calgary Police Service.”

Jason Walker, inspector, Calgary Police Service

The Alberta Sheriffs work with other law enforcement agencies to shut down properties being used for illegal activities. The SCAN unit operates under the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act, which uses legal sanctions and court orders to hold owners accountable for illegal activity happening on their property.

Since its inception in 2008, Alberta’s SCAN unit has investigated more than 10,000 properties and has issued more than 140 community safety orders. Most complaints are resolved by working with owners to stop the illegal activity on their property.

Quick facts

  • Since February 2024, the southern SCAN unit has investigated complaints of suspected drug and criminal activity at the property, which is close to two playgrounds and an elementary school.
  • Residents made 148 complaints about the property to the Calgary Police Service, reporting people entering and exiting the property all day and night and witnessing suspected drug use and trafficking.
  • On March 13, 2024, a CPS search warrant found 13 people inside, with five arrested on outstanding warrants. Officers found evidence of drug use and trafficking, ammunition and homemade nunchucks.

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