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Opinion: Albertans deserve transparency on provincial police force proposal
On the afternoon of Aug. 2, a Penhold couple called 911 after returning home to find an intruder asleep on their bed while their two teenaged children hid nearby. When RCMP officers arrived only ten minutes later, the intruder had attacked and injured the father with a baseball bat, and he ultimately shot the intruder while […]
National Police Federation Opinion Editorial: Just the facts, Premier
On the afternoon of August 2, a Penhold couple called 9-1-1 after returning home to find an intruder asleep on their bed while their two teenaged children hid nearby. When RCMP officers arrived only ten minutes later, the intruder had attacked and injured the father with a baseball bat, and he ultimately shot the intruder […]
Black Diamond votes to back RCMP in Alberta
Black Diamond council voted to support the RCMP’s continued service in Alberta last week.The motion to continue with RCMP in the community arose after a presentation from Highwood MLA RJ Sigurdson concerning a possible provincial police force at council’s June 2 meeting. Read the full story in Okotoks Today
Commentary: RCMP remains the best option for Alberta
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Alberta students, businesses and sports organizations, despite the encouraging progress of the vaccination campaign, the Kenney government has its hands full guiding the province forward.Ensuring that the pandemic response protects residents now and that the province is well positioned to get back to business once the crisis is […]
M.D. continues discussions on provincial police
After receiving a letter from the County of St. Paul, who expressed their concern over a potential provincial police force, the Municipal District of Taber once again voiced their issues.The letter in question was brought to council’s regular meeting May 11.“There has been no conclusive proof an (Alberta provincial police service) would result in better […]
Town Of Didsbury Council Hears Presentation From National Police Federation
Didsbury council heard a presentation from the National Police Federation (NPF) during last week’s meeting. It was regarding the provincial government’s proposal to replace the Alberta RCMP with a new provincial police service. The NPF conducted independent polling last October which showed 81 percent of Albertans in communities policed by the RCMP are satisfied with the service they […]