From Rocky Mountain House RCMP:

Charges have been laid in the investigation into a fire which occurred at the Elks Lodge in Leslieville.

On December 29, 2017 at approximately 7:00 p.m., the RCMP responded to a fire at the Elks Lodge in Leslieville.  

Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire was determined to be an arson and an investigation was launched.

On January 25, 2018, the Rocky Mountain House RCMP arrested a 17-year-old youth from Clearwater County in connection with the fire.  

He has been charged with one count of arson.  The charged individual is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing in the Provincial Court of Alberta in Rocky Mountain House on January 29, 2018.

No further information will be provided in relation to this investigation.