Too small for its own police, an Alberta town eyes new provincial force | Page 914 | Unpublished
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Publication Date: July 27, 2026 - 09:00

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Too small for its own police, an Alberta town eyes new provincial force

July 27, 2026

Rocky Mountain House is among small towns across the province considering making the switch from RCMP policing to the new Alberta Sheriffs Police Service. The new force offers a potential solution to lower costs and a desire to have town-focused policing.



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