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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis stand together during the swearing in of her cabinet, in Edmonton on June 9, 2023. Jason Franson/The Canadian Press
The Alberta government has introduced legislation to transform its sheriff service department into a provincial police force.
Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis did not announce a timetable for the transition if Bill 11 is passed by the legislature, but said the provincial force will be independent and subject to civilian oversight.
