'We are standing with you': Province announces plan to combat rural crime

The UCP government has a new plan to combat rural crime and to give victims a stronger voice in the justice system. The province made the announcement at a ranch in Wetaskiwin County on Wednesday. “We are sending a strong signal to rural Albertans who have been victimized for far too long. We have listened to you. We have heard you. And we are standing with you," Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer said. "We want to ensure you know that we are going to do everything we can as a provincial gov