The provincial government has created a new team of Alberta Sheriffs to help bring wanted criminals to justice across Alberta. The Alberta Sheriff’s team created to help track down criminals wanted by authorities is now up and running across the province. The Alberta government is providing $2.6 million in operating funding for the Fugitive Apprehension Sheriff Support Team (FASST) teams, which have members in Edmonton and Calgary. FASST started operations in February of this year in Edmonton and is already making a difference.
Seven officers in each city will work with police services throughout Alberta to ensure that those accused and convicted of crimes in our province are brought to justice. The team has executed more than 1,300 warrants. Of the nearly 300 arrests that have been made, more than 260 have been Tier 1 fugitives. These are offenders who are the most dangerous, most prolific, and high-risk offenders in Alberta. More than 300 offenders have been apprehended and taken into custody. They are now off the streets. There are more than 82,000 warrants that remain active in the province of Alberta.
Recently, Calgary’s highly anticipated Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre opened and is now accepting appointments. This world-class facility will provide cutting-edge oncology treatments and 160 inpatient beds. It includes over 9,200 square metres of dedicated research space. Alberta Health Services is welcoming patients to the largest cancer centre of its kind in Canada, offering personalized treatments and exceptional care. Patients with cancer care appointments booked on and after October 25 will now have those appointments moved to the new facility.
On Remembrance Day, we will remember the thousands of brave Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice in the cause of preserving our freedom. I encourage you to join fellow community residents to commemorate this special day.
MLA – Calgary West Mike Ellis proudly serves the following Communities: Aspen Estates, Aspen Woods, Christie Park, Discovery Ridge, Signal Hill, Springbank Hill, Strathcona
