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By Shaun Penner (EverythingGP)

Rural Crime Town Hall

Alberta Justice Minister to host series of rural crime town halls

Jul 19, 2021 | 10:08 PM

The Government of Alberta is looking to hear from rural residents about their perspectives on crime, as Justice Minister Kaycee Madu will be taking part in seven rural crime town halls this month, including:

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

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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

The town halls will give area residents a chance to voice their concerns about rural crime.

“We know crime remains a serious concern for people who live in rural Alberta,” said Madu. “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.

Madu adds the town hall will also offer an opportunity to discuss work to modernize the Police Act, as well as update on the progress of the government’s study on the feasibility of establishing a provincial police service to replace the RCMP.

The ministry says more locations in other parts of the province will be announced in the coming days.