Oyen RCMP community engagement meeting

By Joan Janzen

A Community Engagement meeting has been scheduled in the town of Oyen on Monday, November 7th, 2022, to be held at the Oyen FCSS Community Centre, 211 Main Street, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Corporal Rob Morozoff of the Oyen RCMP Detachment is requesting to hear from local community members in the Oyen RCMP Detachment area. “The meeting in Oyen is something I try to do at least once a year. I do some in the other communities as well,” Corporal Morozoff explained.

The community engagement meeting offers an opportunity for citizens to give their comments and voice their concerns about policing issues in this region. The geographic area represented includes the towns of Oyen, Cereal, Empress and the MD of Acadia Valley and surrounding areas.

“It allows people in the community to come out, ask questions, and get feedback on what community members see as issues that police could help with,” Corporal Morozoff said.

The meeting will also be an opportunity to hear what the RCMP is doing to serve the community better. They will offer helpful tips on how citizens can protect themselves from scams, and frauds and also learn about cyber safety.

“This year, I’m putting on a bit about fraud prevention and how to keep safe online and identify scams,” he said. “This is partnering up with FCSS in hopes that we can prevent people from being victims and losing their money to these scams.” There will be time allotted for the public to engage in discussion about these issues, as well as policing in their respective communities.

Those attending will be able to ask questions during a Q&A session, at which time RCMP will provide answers. Attendees will learn how the RCMP can serve all Albertans in the best possible way.

Corporal Morozoff noted policing issues in the Oyen area remain much the same, involving property crime, traffic complaints and motor vehicle collisions. “The windmill project has increased the number of calls for service, and we are working with those companies to address those matters,” he said. “But overall, Oyen is a very good town with little crime.”

Everyone is welcome to come on out and participate in this community event, which will help improve the safety and well-being of our communities and towns.