City of Grande Prairie expected to vote on municipal police force Monday
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A municipality in northern Alberta is meeting Monday to discuss a proposed city police force that would replace the RCMP.
A municipality in northern Alberta is meeting Monday to discuss a proposed city police force that would replace the RCMP.
The Alberta government announced last month that it would give Grande Prairie $9.7 million if council were to vote in favour of establishing a city police force.
The total cost of the proposed police service is estimated to be $19 million.
The province has said it would help cover startup and transitional costs over two years.
The RCMP currently provides policing services to the city of about 64,000 people.
City council heard that the 2022 budget for policing provided by RCMP (estimated expenses minus grants and revenues) was $25.8 million.
City council is expected to make a decision Monday afternoon.
“This isn’t a new exploration for us. This has been over a couple of years,” Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton said at a news conference Feb. 22.
