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National Police Federation advocates for keeping RCMP in Alberta
Alberta should stay the course with policing by the RCMP in rural areas and smaller municipalities rather than forming its own provincial police force. That was the message Morinville Town Council heard at its Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday.The message was presented by Kevin Halwa and Jeff McGowan, directors of the National Police Federation, […]
Delegation asking for Rocky’s support for keeping RCMP in Alberta
Both the Town of Rocky Mountain House and Clearwater County have been forwarded letters asking for support from multiple municipalities to have Alberta stick with the RCMP for policing services as opposed to creating a provincial force.A delegation from the National Police Federation (NPF), who represents 3,500 RCMP members, spoke during Rocky town council’s May […]
Municipal District Expresses Support for RCMP
The Municipal District of Pincher Creek continues to show its opposition to replacing the RCMP in Alberta with a provincial police force.In March a letter outlining the district’s concerns was sent by Reeve Brian Hammond to Kacyee Madu, Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General.“Our council…does not support the Province of Alberta’s initiative to replace […]
Commentary: Alberta police force a priority?
When the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over, the provincial government will have a huge job on its hands leading Alberta forward.Whether ensuring the economy rebounds from a financial disaster that has heavily damaged entire industries, negotiating updated deals with public and private workforces, or supporting municipalities across rural Alberta, the tasks ahead will be massive […]
Westlock and Barrhead not interested in provincial police force
The towns of Barrhead and Westlock will add their voices to a growing number of municipalities not in favour of the province forming its own police force.At their March 8 meeting, Town of Westlock councillors voted 7-0 to pen a letter to Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu urging the province not […]
Mayor raises questions over costs, benefits of potential provincial police service
Spruce Grove mayor Stuart Houston is happy with the RCMP and wants to see them continue serving the community.Houston was one of 650 participants that included municipal leaders, elected officials, mayors, and administrative staff from across Alberta that attended a virtual policing summit, hosted by the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA).Read the full story in […]