Alberta remains committed to strengthening Indigenous-led policing and community safety while also recognizing the importance of community-driven safety measures. This new satellite detachment funding will help ensure the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service (Tosguna) has the modern facilities it needs to deliver effective, culturally responsive policing and keep its communities safe.
“Alberta wants to improve public safety through new approaches to local policing. By reducing response times and improving access to police services, we’re helping ensure communities feel safe and supported, no matter where they live on the nation. We are proud to work with the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service to enhance public safety and support First Nations in delivering the policing services that work best for them.”
The new satellite detachment will significantly reduce emergency response times and enhance police presence in key areas, including the Redwood Meadows townsite, a non-Indigenous community policed by the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service and located on the nation’s lands. Officers currently travel up to 45 minutes from the main detachment to respond to calls for service. The new facility will allow for faster response times, improved backup capacity and greater police visibility throughout the nation.
“When First Nations control their own policing, they deliver policing that is rooted in the people it serves. This investment supports Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service as they deliver culturally grounded, locally driven approaches that are accountable to community priorities.”
“Our government reaffirms its commitment to protecting communities and creating opportunities for all Albertans to live in a save community, no matter where they live in our province. This funding will help ensure Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service (Tosguna) has the modern facilities needed to provide effective policing and keep its communities safe in the future.”
This investment builds on the province’s ongoing work to strengthen self-administered First Nations police services, which includes $30.9 million to support policing in First Nations communities with new and expanded facilities, as well as operational support. With this funding, Alberta’s government is reaffirming its commitment to empowering Indigenous policing services and ensuring First Nations communities have access to reliable, well-resourced law enforcement.
“We would like to thank the Government of Alberta for their funding and support of our inherent right to keep our Peoples and lands secure and protected. The Tsuut’ina Nation’s ongoing growth, in close proximity to a rapidly expanding major city and neighbouring rural projects, increases the demand on Nation police services. Having resources in place assists our law enforcement efforts and enhances the overall security of the Tsuut’ina Nation.”
“The Government of Alberta’s commitment to funding our new western police building is a critical investment in the safety and well-being of our community. This support ensures that the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service can continue to provide culturally grounded, effective policing that meets the unique needs of our Nation. We are grateful for this partnership and the recognition of the importance of Indigenous-led policing in Alberta.”
Quick facts:
- The costs of First Nation policing services in Alberta are shared between the federal and provincial governments.
- The federal government is contributing $1.7 million to this project.
- In April 2025, Alberta’s government invested $6.9 million to expand the Lakeshore Regional Police Service detachment building, which serves five First Nations communities surrounding Lesser Slave Lake.
- In August 2025, Alberta’s government invested $5.5 million to help build a new detachment for the Blood Tribe Police Service.