Crime prevention in Alberta: $5.2M in grants now available

Alberta is hoping to combat crime with the creation of a $5.2 million grant. Justice Minister Tyler Shandro announced the Alberta Crime Prevention grant on Wednesday, saying it will help keep Albertans safe by supporting projects and programs that work to quell criminal activity. The grants will see eligible groups and organizations receive one-time funding of $25,000 to $150,000 a year for projects and initiatives for up to two years. "The job of protecting communities and keeping them safe sho