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By Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday.ca PRINCE ALBERT \u2014 The Government of Saskatchewan says it is working with RCMP and northern leaders to address community safety concerns following calls from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation leaders for increased policing and support in Pelican Narrows. The response comes after PBCN and Prince Albert Grand Council leaders raised concerns about violence in the community during a recent media conference, saying residents \u2014 including children and Elders \u2014 are living in fear because of ongoing gun violence. Asked by SaskToday about RCMP staffing concerns in Pelican Narrows, where PBCN leaders say only eight officers are currently serving despite 15 allocated positions, the province said it is supporting recruitment and retention efforts. \u201cThe Government of Saskatchewan is committed to the recruiting and retention… <\/p>\n

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By Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday.ca PRINCE ALBERT \u2014 The Government of Saskatchewan says it is working with RCMP and northern leaders to address community safety concerns following calls from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation leaders for increased policing and support in Pelican Narrows. The response comes after PBCN and Prince Albert Grand Council leaders raised concerns about violence in the community during a recent media conference, saying residents \u2014 including children and Elders \u2014 are living in fear because of ongoing gun violence. Asked by SaskToday about RCMP staffing concerns in Pelican Narrows, where PBCN leaders say only eight officers are currently serving despite 15 allocated positions, the province said it is supporting recruitment and retention efforts. \u201cThe Government of Saskatchewan is committed to the recruiting and retention... <\/p>\n

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