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PAGE 10 MONDAY OCTOBER 19, 2020 MONDAY JULY 13, 2020 PAGE 15
Provincial Police Force study moves ahead
AB gov't release "Through the Fair Deal Panel, consulting and deals services, audit sector works with law enforcement
Albertans who are policed by the and assurance, and tax services. and justice agencies across Canada
PwC Canada will provide the RCMP told their government that they - PwC Canada's policing and justice and globally.
government with an independent want a provincial police service.
assessment of a possible transition to Alberta's government has an
an Alberta provincial police service. obligation to listen to those concerns
During the Fair Deal Panel's and explore how a police force Town requested to complete
consultations, Albertans expressed designed in Alberta – not Ottawa –
their frustrations with the RCMP. would improve the safety and security survey on proposed
Concerns included: of Albertans and their property.
- The force is overly bureaucratic Alberta's government must make an
West Yellowhead MLA - RCMP members have a limited informed choice, and this report will Provincial Police Service
Martin Long connection to the province bring us one step closer to the panel's by Jordan Rae impaired driving.”
- Members are unable or unwilling
recommendation. After a federal
to confront activists throne speech that ignored nearly all Sorenson added, “I don't think
- Heavy-handed enforcement of the legitimate concerns of Albertans, The Government of Alberta has illegal drug related offenses are
gun laws this an important part of getting a fair established an Alberta Police Advisory number two in our community, so I
In response, the panel recommended deal for Alberta, while limiting Board in an effort to give would downgrade that one.”
the Government of Alberta consider Ottawa's reach into the province," municipalities a stronger voice in Councillor Chouinard agreed with
replacing the RCMP with a provincial stated Kaycee Madu, Minister of RCMP policing oversight and resource the top items in their presented order.
police service. Justice and Solicitor General. deployment. The board is asking all “What's the biggest complaint people
The Alberta government supported Quick facts: municipalities that are policed by the are always saying?” he asked.“Home
- A request for proposal was used
West Yellowhead MLA the panel's recommendation but to hire a vendor to conduct the study. RCMP to complete the survey to help invasion, crimes against people, illegal
committed to further analysis. This
Martin Long provincial police service transition The budget for this analysis is $2 inform the recommendations and drug activity. Most of the time it's
provide input on 2021/22 provincial
people passing through our town, so it
study will allow the government to million. policing priorities and the buildup of is important to get a handle on that.”
make an informed decision as to - PwC Canada is expected to the Provincial Police Service. Currie responded to Chouinard,
whether a dedicated provincial police provide a final analysis to the Edson's Town Administration had saying, “My only point against that
service is in the best interests of government for its consideration by completed the survey with some would be [that] I don't think proactive Event Reminder
Albertans. The study will also April 30, 2021. suggested answers and general community policing directly decreases
- PwC Canada is part of a global
consider operational requirements, network of firms that provides information, which they presented all the rest of them.” May 9: For mental health week, join
processes and potential costs for
Gerald Soroka creating a provincial police service. during the Town of Edson's October rank the RCMP service issues in the the Town of Edson for Darkness to
Question 16 in the survey asked to
13 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Administration sought Council's
Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
order of importance for the local
MP Yellowhead Statement from Deputy Commissioner comments, changes, and approval of RCMP detachment to resolve in the community and place luminaries or
the proposed answers.
2021/22. 'filling vacancies' by hiring
a simple candle outside your home to
Curtis Zablocki, Commanding wide range of queries, but questions the maximum amount of RCMP u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
Questions in the survey cover a
officers needed was suggested as the
Officer of the Alberta RCMP 15, 16, and 17 were the focal points of most important issue, and 'community (approximately 5:10 am).
discussion.
visibility' was ranked in the number
Question 15 related to the ranking two spot.
of policing priorities. Administration Question 17 related to the allocation
discussion surrounding province home. I have suggested ranking 'crimes against of additional or new resources and the
the provincial police the privilege of leading persons' as the potential highest ranking of factors that should
f e a s i b i l i t y s t u d y these police profession- priority, followed by 'illegal drug- determine what each detachment
currently being con- als, who are committed related offences' in second, with receives. The suggested top factor was
ducted here in the to the communities they 'major property crime' in the number the size of a detachment, followed by
province. It is my role to live and serve in, and I three position. the types of crimes being committed.
ensure Albertans receive am proud of the work Councillor Troy Sorensen said, “I Currie commented on the top-
professional, responsive they do to safeguard the would recommend that impaired ranked items, “You may have a large
Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki, police services, and I will security of the province driving, and prolific offenders are in community, but if you have low crime,
Commanding Officer of the Alberta RCMP
continue to do just that. each day. our top five at least.” you don't need more RCMP officers.”
AB RCMP release There are over 4,500 I have made many Councillor Janet Wilkinson Sorenson also voiced his thoughts
Alberta RCMP employ- recent visits throughout suggested that 'proactive community on the rankings, saying, “I think a lot
There is a lot of political ees who work here and the province, meeting policing' and 'school resource officers of these should be per capita... just
c o m m e n t a r y a n d they proudly call this with local government and patrols' should be higher in because Edmonton has more volume
and community leaders, priority than what was presented. “I doesn't mean they should have all the
Indigenous chiefs and really feel we should be spending resources.”
elders, and a variety of more on prevention —than hunting Following the discussion,
OBITUARY organizational leaders things down.” Administration felt they had enough
Leslie Germann who represent rural and Councillor Jacqui Currie agreed feedback from council to make some
municipal interests in with Wilkinson. “I would also agree amendments to their responses to the
On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Alberta. I’ve heard that proactive community policing survey questions before submission.
Leslie Germann, loving and often that Alberta should be ranked higher, along with The deadline to submit the survey is
devoted wife, mother, and RCMP employees are October 19, 2020.
grandmother passed away at the engaged, are doing
age of 74 in Sechelt, B.C. great work, and are
Pet of the Week
Leslie was born on May 20, 1946, Pet of the Week
in Regina Saskatchewan to Frank and Mary Poutney. supported in their Call for information 712-6788
Call for information 712-6788
On August 24, 1968, Leslie married the love of her life communities. www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
Paul Germann. On June 27, 1975, she gave birth to Our first priority has Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
their pride and joy Philip. always been, and will
Leslie loved to travel by her husband's side no continue to be, keeping Lady Iris is looking for a household to call her own- as in no
matter where they went, for either work or pleasure. Albertans safe. I believe kids or other cats. Iris is a lovely year old female who loves to
No matter if it was a truck camper, sailboat, cruise our success in that cuddle with her favorite humans. She loves to sing the song of
ship, or their motorhome; it didn’t matter where she priority has been due to
went, just who was by her side. her people, especially if it earns her some of that delicious soft
Leslie was predeceased by her father Frank in 1977 the strong partnerships cat food that she just goes crazy for. Adopt or foster our sweet
and her mother in 1984. and support we have Iris and help her bloom in a forever home! Find out how to
Leslie is survived by her husband Paul, their son built together with adopt by visiting EdsonAnimalRescue.com.
Philip, wife Allison, grandchildren Jacob & Paron; her those we serve, and we
sister Lisa (husband Dennis Bailey and family); sister will remain committed
Lindsay (husband Robert Budnick and family); plus to working closely with EARS is still facilitating adoptions during the pandemic-- send us a message,
many other family members around the globe. those citizens and give us a call or find us on Facebook to learn more. We need you more than
There will be no service for Leslie. communities. --Deputy ever!
In lieu of gifts or flowers, please consider sending a Commissioner Curtis Sponsored by:
donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of
Canada or The Canadian Diabetes Association. Zablocki, Commanding
413 50 St.,
And a huge thank you to the doctors, nurses and Officer of the Alberta 413 50 St.,
staff at the Sechelt Hospital for all of their help and RCMP
780-723-6220
kindness. 780-723-6220
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY OCTOBER 19, 2020 MONDAY JULY 13, 2020 PAGE 15
Provincial Police Force study moves ahead
AB gov't release "Through the Fair Deal Panel, consulting and deals services, audit sector works with law enforcement
Albertans who are policed by the and assurance, and tax services. and justice agencies across Canada
PwC Canada will provide the RCMP told their government that they - PwC Canada's policing and justice and globally.
government with an independent want a provincial police service.
assessment of a possible transition to Alberta's government has an
an Alberta provincial police service. obligation to listen to those concerns
During the Fair Deal Panel's and explore how a police force Town requested to complete
consultations, Albertans expressed designed in Alberta – not Ottawa –
their frustrations with the RCMP. would improve the safety and security survey on proposed
Concerns included: of Albertans and their property.
- The force is overly bureaucratic Alberta's government must make an
West Yellowhead MLA - RCMP members have a limited informed choice, and this report will Provincial Police Service
Martin Long connection to the province bring us one step closer to the panel's by Jordan Rae impaired driving.”
- Members are unable or unwilling
recommendation. After a federal
to confront activists throne speech that ignored nearly all Sorenson added, “I don't think
- Heavy-handed enforcement of the legitimate concerns of Albertans, The Government of Alberta has illegal drug related offenses are
gun laws this an important part of getting a fair established an Alberta Police Advisory number two in our community, so I
In response, the panel recommended deal for Alberta, while limiting Board in an effort to give would downgrade that one.”
the Government of Alberta consider Ottawa's reach into the province," municipalities a stronger voice in Councillor Chouinard agreed with
replacing the RCMP with a provincial stated Kaycee Madu, Minister of RCMP policing oversight and resource the top items in their presented order.
police service. Justice and Solicitor General. deployment. The board is asking all “What's the biggest complaint people
The Alberta government supported Quick facts: municipalities that are policed by the are always saying?” he asked.“Home
- A request for proposal was used
West Yellowhead MLA the panel's recommendation but to hire a vendor to conduct the study. RCMP to complete the survey to help invasion, crimes against people, illegal
committed to further analysis. This
Martin Long provincial police service transition The budget for this analysis is $2 inform the recommendations and drug activity. Most of the time it's
provide input on 2021/22 provincial
people passing through our town, so it
study will allow the government to million. policing priorities and the buildup of is important to get a handle on that.”
make an informed decision as to - PwC Canada is expected to the Provincial Police Service. Currie responded to Chouinard,
whether a dedicated provincial police provide a final analysis to the Edson's Town Administration had saying, “My only point against that
service is in the best interests of government for its consideration by completed the survey with some would be [that] I don't think proactive Event Reminder
Albertans. The study will also April 30, 2021. suggested answers and general community policing directly decreases
- PwC Canada is part of a global
consider operational requirements, network of firms that provides information, which they presented all the rest of them.” May 9: For mental health week, join
processes and potential costs for
Gerald Soroka creating a provincial police service. during the Town of Edson's October rank the RCMP service issues in the the Town of Edson for Darkness to
Question 16 in the survey asked to
13 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Administration sought Council's
Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
order of importance for the local
MP Yellowhead Statement from Deputy Commissioner comments, changes, and approval of RCMP detachment to resolve in the community and place luminaries or
the proposed answers.
2021/22. 'filling vacancies' by hiring
a simple candle outside your home to
Curtis Zablocki, Commanding wide range of queries, but questions the maximum amount of RCMP u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
Questions in the survey cover a
officers needed was suggested as the
Officer of the Alberta RCMP 15, 16, and 17 were the focal points of most important issue, and 'community (approximately 5:10 am).
discussion.
visibility' was ranked in the number
Question 15 related to the ranking two spot.
of policing priorities. Administration Question 17 related to the allocation
discussion surrounding province home. I have suggested ranking 'crimes against of additional or new resources and the
the provincial police the privilege of leading persons' as the potential highest ranking of factors that should
f e a s i b i l i t y s t u d y these police profession- priority, followed by 'illegal drug- determine what each detachment
currently being con- als, who are committed related offences' in second, with receives. The suggested top factor was
ducted here in the to the communities they 'major property crime' in the number the size of a detachment, followed by
province. It is my role to live and serve in, and I three position. the types of crimes being committed.
ensure Albertans receive am proud of the work Councillor Troy Sorensen said, “I Currie commented on the top-
professional, responsive they do to safeguard the would recommend that impaired ranked items, “You may have a large
Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki, police services, and I will security of the province driving, and prolific offenders are in community, but if you have low crime,
Commanding Officer of the Alberta RCMP
continue to do just that. each day. our top five at least.” you don't need more RCMP officers.”
AB RCMP release There are over 4,500 I have made many Councillor Janet Wilkinson Sorenson also voiced his thoughts
Alberta RCMP employ- recent visits throughout suggested that 'proactive community on the rankings, saying, “I think a lot
There is a lot of political ees who work here and the province, meeting policing' and 'school resource officers of these should be per capita... just
c o m m e n t a r y a n d they proudly call this with local government and patrols' should be higher in because Edmonton has more volume
and community leaders, priority than what was presented. “I doesn't mean they should have all the
Indigenous chiefs and really feel we should be spending resources.”
elders, and a variety of more on prevention —than hunting Following the discussion,
OBITUARY organizational leaders things down.” Administration felt they had enough
Leslie Germann who represent rural and Councillor Jacqui Currie agreed feedback from council to make some
municipal interests in with Wilkinson. “I would also agree amendments to their responses to the
On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Alberta. I’ve heard that proactive community policing survey questions before submission.
Leslie Germann, loving and often that Alberta should be ranked higher, along with The deadline to submit the survey is
devoted wife, mother, and RCMP employees are October 19, 2020.
grandmother passed away at the engaged, are doing
age of 74 in Sechelt, B.C. great work, and are
Pet of the Week
Leslie was born on May 20, 1946, Pet of the Week
in Regina Saskatchewan to Frank and Mary Poutney. supported in their Call for information 712-6788
Call for information 712-6788
On August 24, 1968, Leslie married the love of her life communities. www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
www.http://www.edsonanimalrescue.com
Paul Germann. On June 27, 1975, she gave birth to Our first priority has Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
Email: edsonanimalrescue@hotmail.com
their pride and joy Philip. always been, and will
Leslie loved to travel by her husband's side no continue to be, keeping Lady Iris is looking for a household to call her own- as in no
matter where they went, for either work or pleasure. Albertans safe. I believe kids or other cats. Iris is a lovely year old female who loves to
No matter if it was a truck camper, sailboat, cruise our success in that cuddle with her favorite humans. She loves to sing the song of
ship, or their motorhome; it didn’t matter where she priority has been due to
went, just who was by her side. her people, especially if it earns her some of that delicious soft
Leslie was predeceased by her father Frank in 1977 the strong partnerships cat food that she just goes crazy for. Adopt or foster our sweet
and her mother in 1984. and support we have Iris and help her bloom in a forever home! Find out how to
Leslie is survived by her husband Paul, their son built together with adopt by visiting EdsonAnimalRescue.com.
Philip, wife Allison, grandchildren Jacob & Paron; her those we serve, and we
sister Lisa (husband Dennis Bailey and family); sister will remain committed
Lindsay (husband Robert Budnick and family); plus to working closely with EARS is still facilitating adoptions during the pandemic-- send us a message,
many other family members around the globe. those citizens and give us a call or find us on Facebook to learn more. We need you more than
There will be no service for Leslie. communities. --Deputy ever!
In lieu of gifts or flowers, please consider sending a Commissioner Curtis Sponsored by:
donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of
Canada or The Canadian Diabetes Association. Zablocki, Commanding
413 50 St.,
And a huge thank you to the doctors, nurses and Officer of the Alberta 413 50 St.,
staff at the Sechelt Hospital for all of their help and RCMP
780-723-6220
kindness. 780-723-6220
