Grande Prairie, Alta. – Grande Prairie RCMP and City of Grande Prairie are pleased to invite the public to join their joint virtual town hall meeting. This meeting is scheduled to take place on March 2, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. using the Zoom platform.

This online forum is open to residents who live within the City of Grande Prairie to provide an opportunity to engage with the Grande Prairie RCMP and City Enforcement Services and will serve as a means to proactively discuss policing within the city.

The City of Grande Prairie has launched a Community Safety Initiative that encourages City residents to submit ideas to increase community safety.

The goal of the Community Safety Initiative is to identify and understand which crime prevention and community safety topics residents value the most, and where possible, implement ideas submitted by the community.

Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment is excited to announce the launch of a community engagement project focusing on increased visibility in Grande Prairie`s parks, trail systems, and in the downtown core of the city.

Grande Prairie RCMP officers will patrol throughout the parks and trail system using a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) and engage with members of the public. The initiative will be in partnership with Grande Prairie Enforcement Services and the Mobile Outreach Program.

Local non-profits and volunteer organizations may now apply to have the fee for RCMP Vulnerable Sector Checks waived through the Volunteer Screening Program, administered by Volunteer Alberta and funded by the Government of Alberta.

Community groups and volunteers play an important role in building a vibrant and energized City. The City of Grande Prairie is excited to partner with Volunteer Alberta and are thankful for their help to keep our vulnerable populations safe and reduce the financial burden for deserving volunteers and volunteer groups.