Premier Scott Moe says Prince Albert was selected because of its proximity to a RCMP detachment, adding the region has a higher crime rate.
Moe told reporters that while the marshals will serve all of Saskatchewan, the province chose the northern gateway city as the base because of its proximity to a large RCMP detachment and the area’s higher crime rate.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Moe has not said how much it’ll cost to start the new force, but it’s expected to cost $20 million annually.
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