Provincial government contributes $785,000 for M.L. policing initiatives

Dec 5, 2022 | 12:02 PM

The provincial ministry of corrections, policing and public safety will contribute $785,000 to the city’s policing initiatives through the municipal police grants program next year.

The grant will fund seven police positions in the city.

“Public safety and community policing initiatives are a priority for our government,” Trade and Export Minister and Meadow Lake MLA Jeremy Harrison said on behalf of Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Christine Tell. “This investment demonstrates our commitment to providing local police services with the resources they need to keep our communities safe.”

The grants program supports community policing.

“The City of Meadow Lake appreciates the ongoing assistance from the province through the municipal police grants program,” Meadow Lake Mayor Merlin Seymour said. “Community policing is key to keeping the residents of our community safe. This funding supports local officers and their busy detachment as they respond to challenges within the community and continue their important work.”

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The ministry has provided funds to police services across the province since 1998. The program currently supports 141 positions and targeted policing initiatives.

Editor’s Note: A previous version of the story stated the funding was provided by the federal government. The funding is, in fact, from the provincial government.

by meadowlakeNOW Staff

Provincial government contributes $785,000 for M.L. policing initiatives

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