After holding a public safety summit earlier this week in Winnipeg, the province has announced plans to hold three of these meetings across rural parts of Manitoba.
Premier Wab Kinew was in Swan River Thursday morning to announce three additional public safety summits.
"In different regions around the province, including one in Northern Manitoba, one in Westman, and importantly through a partnership with the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, we are also going to be bringing one of these Public Safety Summits right here to Swan River."
Kinew added he has been hearing about issues regarding crime in the Swan Valley for some time.
"In the past few years, we’ve heard about business locking their doors, frustrations with a revolving door of chronic offenders and average families worrying about the future of their community. It’s really hit home for us."
A date for the Swan River meeting is still being determined, as it will be held in conjunction with a future district meeting.
Kinew assured that members of the public will be allowed to attend though and voice their concerns and thoughts at this meeting.
The public safety summits are a part of the government's five-point plan on bail reform.
