New bill lays groundwork for Alberta provincial police
The Alberta government is introducing legislation that will lay the groundwork for a new provincial police agency that is made up of sheriffs. But there is no timeline or budget for when the changeover would take place.
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The Alberta government is introducing legislation that will lay the groundwork for a new provincial police agency that is made up of sheriffs. But there is no timeline or budget for when the changeover would take place.