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More discussion needed on provincial police force, says van Dijken

ATHABASCA — The idea of replacing the RCMP with a provincial police force in Alberta has received mixed reviews from residents and elected officials since the UCP came to power in 2019, but with the recent release of the PwC report that found the concept to be "realistic, cost-effective and worth further study," the organization representing nearly 20,000 RCMP members across the country is making sure its perspective on the issue is being heard by the public.

National Police Federation brings pro-RCMP tour to Stony Plain

The National Police Federation (NPF) is on tour. On Friday, Jan. 7, the sole certified bargaining agent representing nearly 20,000 RCMP members across Canada made its case to residents of Stony Plain as to why Albertans should pressure the province to maintain Alberta’s RCMP.

KeepAlbertaRCMP Community Engagement Tour Continues in Southern Alberta, Virtual Dates Added

Edmonton, AB – From January 18 to February 3, 2022, the National Police Federation’s KeepAlbertaRCMP community engagement meetings will continue across Southern Alberta, to share information, including potential costs, related to Government’s proposed policing transition. Both in-person and virtual sessions will enable participants to share their questions and concerns directly with panelists.

This engagement tour is a direct response to the Government of Alberta consultation tour which will inform a decision about the future of the RCMP in Alberta this spring.

‘Keep Alberta RCMP’ to hold public consultation

The National Police Federation wants to know what your thoughts are on the Alberta government’s proposal to transition from the RCMP to a provincial police service.

City mayor concerned public not invited to province-led policing meeting

Provincial Justice Minister and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu will be in Brooks this month to meet with municipal officials behind closed doors to discuss the possible dismantling of the RCMP and transition to a provincial force.

'Keep Alberta RCMP' Tour Making a Stop in Okotoks

A police union is touring the province, and they'll soon make a stop in Okotoks.

'Keep Alberta RCMP' tour meets with community leaders during Fort McMurray stop

The National Police Federation (NPF) launched their Alberta-wide tour advocating for keeping the police service in the province with a Tuesday stop in Fort McMurray.

NPF Alberta tour: Ditching RCMP leaves many questions unanswered

As Premier Jason Kenney’s United Conservative Party government tries to sway support to switch to a provincial police force, the National Police Federation said is calling for Albertans to support the RCMP.

National Police Federation want to keep RCMP in Alberta

When the National Police Federation (NPF) formed in 2020 to represent over 20,000 regular and reserve RCMP members they didn’t expect this fight.

'Keep Alberta RCMP' tour sets off in attempt to destroy UCP provincial police effort

There's a new tour going around Alberta and the goal is simple: to stop the UCP government from replacing the RCMP with a provincial police force.