Alberta's government consolidates victim services into four hubs, increasing budget, prompting criticism from rural municipalities.

The Alberta government has launched a new regional model for victim services, consolidating 60 local units into four hubs in St. Paul, Airdrie, Grande Prairie, and the Edmonton International Airport. Despite a budget increase from $20 million to $26.7 million aimed at improving services, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) criticized the change, claiming it undermines the RCMP and will negatively impact rural communities. RMA President Paul McLauchlin called the system a "complete disaster."

October 06, 2024
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