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How Should Alberta Share RCMP Policing Costs With Municipalities?

Alberta is reviewing how it splits RCMP policing costs with municipalities. Right now, towns that use provincial RCMP services pay a share based on a 2020 formula. The province wants to know if this model is still fair—especially for small and rural...

Why This Matters: Live in a small Alberta town? Your property taxes help pay for RCMP services. This review could change how much your municipality pays—and that affects local budgets for roads, recreation, and other services. Rural crime response times are also on the table.