On March 8, 2022, at 2:25 a.m., Wetskiwin RCMP received a complaint of a stabbing behind the Old Garage Bar in Wetaskiwin. Upon police arrival, the victim, 29-year-old Colter Jared Buffalo had serious injures and was taken to Wetaskiwin Hospital. Unfortunately, Colter died as a result of his injuries. 

RCMP investigators on scene quickly identified and arrested a suspect. 

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit was called and took over the investigation. As a result of the investigation RCMP have charged 31-year-old Dale Arthur Kemp of no fixed address with first degree murder. 

Kemp has been remanded in custody with his next appearance set for March 31, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. at Wetaskiwin Provincial Court.

RCMP continue to look for witnesses to this tragic event. If you have any information about this incident, please call the Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7267. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), on line at www.p3tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play store.