Grande Prairie expected to vote on a municipal police force

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A municipality in northern Alberta is meeting today to discuss a proposed city police force that would replace the RCMP.

The Alberta government announced last month that it would give Grande Prairie $9.

7 million if council were to vote in favour of establishing a city police force.The province has said it would help cover startup and transitional costs over two years.City council is expected to make a decision this afternoon.

 

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