EDMONTON – The Alberta government is redirecting $1 million to helping communities battle gang violence.
Premier Alison Redford says the one-time grants are aimed at programs in schools and community centres that can keep kids from losing themselves in gangs.
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The province says young people in rural areas and aboriginal communities are most at risk.
The money will come from Alberta’s civil forfeiture office.
The office seizes and sells property acquired through criminal means.
Justice Minister Verlyn Olson says local initiatives are the best way to bring about an overall reduction in gang crime.
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