Alberta's opposition leader is accusing the UCP government of trying to continue on with a provincial police force against Albertans' wishes.
But the province has since been marred by complaints from municipalities and residents that it's not being forthcoming about the proposal details and whether it is – or isn't – a done deal."I don't think these folks have backed off their plan to kick out the RCMP."
She then ignored reporter inquiries on the way out of her event, instead ducking behind lined-up staff and passing the baton to her deputy premier."There is no plan to implement a provincial service as was floated a couple of years ago.""I think this is a quick little pre-election pivot that will end up being reframed as a misspeak after the election, should they get elected," Notley said.
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