A northwest Calgary home linked to ongoing drug activity has been ordered closed following a Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit investigation that began in May 2025. Residents reported frequent short-term visits to the property located at 2836 Brentwood Blvd., along with discarded needles, visible drug use and social disorder in the vicinity. Despite SCAN issuing a warning letter to the homeowner, the disruptive activity continued.

By July, SCAN officers began working closely with a relative of the elderly owner. The owner was being financially exploited by individuals using the home. Although the family made efforts over several months to bring the property back into compliance, illicit activity persisted, prompting increasing involvement by officers.

Earlier this month, SCAN officers secured a community safety order from the Court of King’s Bench. Beginning at noon on Jan. 27, the property must be vacated, secured and monitored, with conditions remaining in place until Jan. 27, 2028. The SCAN investigation is ongoing.

“Alberta’s government will do whatever it takes to keep people safe. This was a difficult situation for the family involved, and I commend our sheriffs for exhausting every option to address it. The bottom line is that there was suspected drug activity at this property, and it needed to stop for the safety of this Calgary community.”

Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services

“Today’s closure is another meaningful step toward ensuring safe communities throughout Alberta. This outcome was only possible through close collaboration with the Calgary Police Service, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Bylaw Services and the family of the property owner. Thanks to their support, the activities that have been putting the neighbourhood’s safety at risk are coming to an end.”

Brent Pickard, inspector, SCAN

“The Calgary Police Service is greatly appreciative of the action taken by SCAN in addressing this problem property. Our officers worked closely with SCAN and the community throughout this investigation to mitigate the ongoing risks associated with the location. The community of Brentwood is a safer neighbourhood now that this matter has been resolved.”

Staff Sgt. Colin Chisholm, District 3 General Investigations Unit, 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 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

  • The property is in a residential neighbourhood within a short distance of schools, parks and retail stores.
  • Residents made 26 complaints about the property to the Calgary Police Service about suspected drug activity.

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MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Inspector Brent Pickard of SCAN will be available between 1:30 and 2 p.m. for on-camera interviews at 2836 Brentwood Blvd NW in Calgary.