#ProvincialPolice hashtag - Bluesky

@electricbluesfan.bsky.social

4 months ago

4/5 The province is countering with new surveillance teams and the prospect of a #ProvincialPolice force.

But for residents like McConnell, the uniform matters less than the speed of arrival.

"Whether we have the #RCMP or a provincial force, we're going to have to pay for... protection."

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RichardJR

@electricbluesfan.bsky.social

5 months ago

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🇨🇦 SUPPORT FOR ALBERTA PROVINCIAL POLICE FORCE CONTINUES TO FADE 🇨🇦

A new Pollara poll shows opposition to replacing the RCMP is growing, reports Jon Tupper.

Support for the controversial idea has declined since it was first floated five years ago.

#ableg #abpoli #RCMP #ProvincialPolice

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RichardJR

@electricbluesfan.bsky.social

8 months ago

1/9 🚔 ALBERTA CREATES PROVINCIAL POLICE 🚔

Smith announces Alberta Sheriffs Police Service

Melissa Gilligan reports Premier Danielle Smith unveiled plans for a new provincial police force based in Calgary, offering alternative to RCMP.
#Alberta #ProvincialPolice #ABpoli #ABleg

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RichardJR

@electricbluesfan.bsky.social

11 months ago

7/8 Climenhaga also highlights RCMP Deputy Commissioner Rob Hill's letter accusing Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis of "repeatedly misrepresenting" RCMP staffing numbers in the Legislature despite receiving accurate information "on a number of occasions."
#RCMPDispute #ProvincialPolice

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