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• Helping rural municipalities with policing costs

Helping rural municipalities with policing costs

Alberta's government is temporarily freezing the amount rural municipalities are responsible for paying for front-line policing services in Alberta.

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• Wetaskiwin — Wetaskiwin RCMP arrest and charge two individuals in stolen vehicle
• Bow Island — Bow Island RCMP execute search warrants and seize drugs and cash
• Maskwacis — Maskwacis RCMP advise of heavy police presence
• Wetaskiwin — Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit charge two with drug offences
• Grande Prairie — Grande Prairie RCMP investigating found human remains
• Red Deer — Red Deer RCMP make arrest for firearm and drugs

Wetaskiwin — Wetaskiwin RCMP arrest and charge two individuals in stolen vehicle

On Oct. 10, 2024, at approximately 1 p.m., the Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit was conducting proactive patrols when they observed a vehicle towing a trailer displaying a stolen Alberta licence plate.

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Bow Island — Bow Island RCMP execute search warrants and seize drugs and cash

One individual has been arrested, and a substantial amount of cocaine, methamphetamine and proceeds of crime has been seized by the Bow Island RCMP. Bow Island RCMP with the assistance of the Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit, made the drug seizures on Oct. 17, 2024, after four search warrants were conducted on a business, a residence and two vehicles in Bow Island.

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Maskwacis — Maskwacis RCMP advise of heavy police presence

Maskwacis RCMP would like to thank everyone for their co-operation, the heavy police presence was ended in the very early morning hours of Oct. 19, 2024. On Oct. 18, 2024, shortly after 9:45 p.m., Maskwacis RCMP responded to a complaint of forcible confinement involving a firearm.  Numerous RCMP resources were dispatched to the area. The female victim, who called 911, was located hiding in a treeline outside of a residence on the Louis Bull Townsite, Alta.

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Wetaskiwin — Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit charge two with drug offences

Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), along with Alberta Sheriffs Safer Community and Neighbourhoods Team (SCAN), began a drug trafficking investigation at a residence in the 4700 block of 52 Avenue in Wetaskiwin after several complaints were received from citizens of the community.

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Grande Prairie — Grande Prairie RCMP investigating found human remains

On Oct. 21, 2024, at approximately 1:40 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a report of found human remains in an undeveloped area situated north west of the city. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the discovery of an unidentified deceased female.

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Red Deer — Red Deer RCMP make arrest for firearm and drugs

On Sept. 21, 2024, at approximately 5:25 p.m., Red Deer RCMP were called to assist Red Deer community peace officers as they had an individual who had fled a traffic stop from them. The suspect left behind a satchel and a backpack. A firearm was located inside of the satchel, while approximately 634 grams of Fentanyl and other items consistent with drug trafficking were located inside of the backpack.

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Modernizing access to information for the digital age

Alberta is updating its access to information legislation for today's digital landscape and to align with other Canadian jurisdictions.

Strengthening privacy protections for the digital age

Alberta's government has tabled the Protection of Privacy Act to ensure Albertans have the strongest privacy protections in Canada.

Strengthening restorative justice in Alberta

Alberta's government is investing $720,000 to boost restorative justice programs.

Company sentenced for workplace fatality

A recreation facility equipment supplier has been penalized $200,000 related to a workplace fatality.

2024 harvest wrap-up: Minister Sigurdson

As the 2024 growing season comes to a close, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued the following statement:

Orders in Council

Order Approved – November 5, 2024.

Ensuring fair electoral representation for Albertans

Alberta's government is proposing amendments to the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act to respond to population growth.

Promoting Alberta's energy and sustainability sectors

Premier Smith will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to discuss potential transformative investment and economic development opportunities for Alberta.

Encouraging Albertans to "Rat on Rats!"

A new campaign is reminding Albertans to do their part to help keep Alberta rat-free.

Strengthening primary health care across Alberta

Albertans will benefit from a $42-million investment to enhance primary care by recruiting more health providers and expanding essential services.  

Updated fiscal statutes benefit Albertans

Alberta is updating fiscal statutes to extend the Child and Family Benefit, among other updates.

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• Edmonton — Corrections to Comments Made by Premier Smith

Edmonton — Corrections to Comments Made by Premier Smith

Yesterday, Premier Smith addressed delegates at the Alberta Municipalities Convention being held in Red Deer. During her address, the Premier made some remarks about the Alberta RCMP and its current state that are inaccurate. Despite continuous communications with our provincial partners, the current strength of Alberta RCMP officers is regularly miscommunicated, as is our current vacancy rate in Provincial Policing (this excludes municipal policing contracts which are contracts in place with municipalities for their policing services).

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Updated fiscal statutes benefit Albertans

Alberta is updating fiscal statutes to extend the Child and Family Benefit, among other updates.

West Coast ports work stoppage: Joint statement

Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen issued the following statement regarding the West Coast ports work stoppage:

Supporting the condominium and construction sectors

Alberta's government has tabled amendments to strengthen prompt payment for construction projects and improve governance in condominium communities.

West Coast ports work stoppage: Joint statement

Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen issued the following statement regarding the West Coast ports work stoppage:

Grow your career with Alberta's public service

Alberta's population is growing and talented people are needed to work throughout the province in a variety of public sector positions to provide Albertans with programs and services.

Production cap will hurt Canadians: Joint Statement

Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz and Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean issued the following statement on the proposed federal oil and gas production cap:

Production cap will hurt Canadians: Joint Statement

Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz and Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean issued the following statement on the proposed federal oil and gas production cap:

Production cap will hurt Canadians: Joint Statement

Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz and Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean issued the following statement on the proposed federal oil and gas production cap:

Grants boost multiculturalism and fight racism

Applications open Nov. 4 for Alberta's ethnocultural and anti-racism grant programs to support community-driven initiatives that celebrate Alberta's diversity, address racism.

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• New Sheriffs unit to enhance public safety

New Sheriffs unit to enhance public safety

A new team of Alberta Sheriffs will work alongside police to keep crime out of central Alberta communities by targeting problem properties.

Cutting wait times for water permits

Alberta has reduced wait times for Water Act licences by 57 per cent to help businesses, landowners and communities manage water and grow the economy.

Grassroots causes get funding boost from province | Le financement de la province donne un coup de pouce à des causes communautaires

Alberta's government has matched donations for 29 non-profit organizations through the Crowdfunding Alberta platform, bringing the total dollars raised to more than $1.4 million.

Family Violence Prevention Month: Ministers Turton and Fir

Minister of Children and Family Services Searle Turton and Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir recognize Family Violence Prevention Month:

Family Violence Prevention Month: Ministers Turton and Fir

Minister of Children and Family Services Searle Turton and Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir recognize Family Violence Prevention Month: