Policy change vital to enhancing drug prosecutions
Taber Police Service Chief Gra ham Abela warns that federal prosecutorial policy has reduced small possession prosecutions for cocaine and crystal meth, letting dealers evade consequences. He urges advocacy via Alberta bodies and MP/MLA outreach, noting open drug use in cities and limited diversion funding, while the commission plans a formal letter and resolution.
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CPR crossing upgrade sparks council clash over CPR leverage
Councillors debated CPR linked costs for upgrading a sub standard crossing. Eagan cited changing standards. Bekkering blamed CPR estimates and statutory pay. Sorenson noted discontent but council approved partnering with CPR using capital reserves, Brewin dissent.
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Calgary urged to cut water use as drought looms
Alberta municipalities rally to reduce consumption by five to ten percent and bar priority licenses if a shortage hits this summer. Large and small licence holders must share targets, 51 advisories were active by April 15, with Bow, Oldman and Milk River basins forecast to be below average March through September.
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