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'No meat to this bone': Concerns about cost of Alberta provincial police

While Alberta’s justice minister said it is “cost-effective” and the premier said it is “compelling”, there are lots of doubts rising around the idea of establishing a provincial police force.

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. 

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 while defending his family and property.

Black Diamond votes to back RCMP in Alberta

Black Diamond council voted to support the RCMP's continued service in Alberta last week.

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.

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.

Town Of Didsbury Council Hears Presentation From 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.

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.

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.