Justice Minister Kaycee Madu. (Government of Alberta)

By David Opinko

Province announces rural crime town halls, including a few in Southern Alberta

Jul 19, 2021 | 11:23 AM

CARDSTON, AB – The Government of Alberta wants to hear from rural residents about their perspectives on crime.

Justice Minister Kaycee Madu will be taking part in seven rural crime town halls this summer.

“We know crime remains a serious concern for people who live in rural Alberta. That’s why we’re reaching out to rural Albertans to talk about how we can shape the future of policing in our province to build safer communities for everyone, no matter where they live.”

He says they have already taken some actions to address longstanding concerns such as the amount of time it takes to respond to crimes in rural communities, primarily through the new Rural Alberta Provincial Integrated Defence (RAPID) Response initiative.

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The minister also looks to continue discussions on modernizing the Police Act and the province’s ongoing efforts to determine the feasibility of a provincial police force that would replace the RCMP in Alberta.

The schedule for the rural crime town halls is as follows:

• Tuesday, July 20: MD of Foothills
  • 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society, 306097 – 192 Street W
• Wednesday, July 21: Claresholm
  • 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Town of Claresholm office, 111 – 55 Avenue W
• Thursday, July 22: Cardston
  • 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., Tanner Centennial Seniors Centre, 260 – 1 Street W
• Thursday, July 22: Redcliff
  • 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Town of Redcliff office, 1 – 3 Street NE
• Friday, July 23: Drumheller area
  • 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Munson Community Hall, 201 Main Street, Munson
• Tuesday, July 27: High Level
  • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Best Western Mirage, 9616 – Highway 58
• Thursday, July 29: Grande Prairie
  • 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Holiday Inn & Suites, Salon A & B, 9816 – 107 Street