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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 […]
Statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, regarding Alberta’s 2021-22 Budget:
Ottawa, ON — Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, regarding Alberta’s 2021-22 Budget:“Today, Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews delivered the Government of Alberta’s Budget for 2021, highlighting ongoing fiscal challenges due in large part to the global health pandemic.In 2020, Alberta’s provincial deficit rang in at $6.8 billion […]
NPF launches ‘Keep Alberta RCMP’ campaign
The National Police Federation launched the ‘Keep Alberta RCMP’ campaign recently in response to the province’s Fair Deal Panel looking at replacing the RCMP with a provincial police force.Alberta taxpayers and local communities would have to pay the $112 million if Alberta were to replace the RCMP.Read the full story in the Lethbridge Herald.
Bonnyville council rejects idea of provincial police force
As the Alberta government explores the idea of a provincial police force, Bonnyville town council will write a letter to the Solicitor General saying they are not in favour of this move.The discussion came up at Tuesday’s regular council meeting when councillor Ray Prevost brought up the current study the provincial committee has commissioned to […]