Alberta Appoints Former Calgary Officer as Chief of New Provincial Police Force

Alberta Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety Mike Ellis answers media questions as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith looks on at an availability in Calgary on Aug. 25, 2023. The Canadian Press/Dave Chidley

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced the creation of a provincial police force and the identity of its newly appointed chief.

Former deputy Calgary police chief Sat Parhar has been selected to head the newly established Alberta Sheriffs Police Service which will be based in Calgary, Smith announced at a July 2 press conference.