ACCPA ONE-DAY FORUM 2026
Small Towns, Big Struggles
What can a small community realistically do about crime and social disorder?
DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION
Peace Valley Inns
Peace River, Alberta
Payment of registration fees must be complete by October 24.
One day
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Presentations in the morning, hands-on workshop in the afternoon.
Peace River
Peace Valley Inns. Hosted in the Peace Region, close to the communities it serves.
$60 members, $75 non-members
Lunch and refreshment breaks included.
Small groups
Afternoon workshop on real-world scenarios from your own community.
WHY PEACE RIVER
Community safety conversations belong in the communities doing the work
For 35 years ACCPA has gathered Albertans who care about preventing crime through the strength of community. Northern and rural municipalities have been among the most consistent voices at that table.
The One-Day Forum brings that conversation to the Peace Region and looks at it from every seat in the room: municipal leadership, community development, policing, the justice system, Indigenous and Métis communities, and the nonprofit sector.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Built for the people on the ground
The Forum is for anyone with a role in keeping their community safe, including members of the public who care about where they live.
CAOs and elected officials
Municipal leaders responsible for community safety and local development.
RCMP and municipal enforcement
Police and peace officers working in small towns and rural areas.
FCSS, victim services and nonprofits
Staff and volunteers who see social disorder up close every day.
Indigenous and Métis community members
Leaders and community members building safer neighbourhoods through trust and relationships.
Business owners
Local employers who feel the cost of crime and perceived safety first.
Members of the public
Anyone who cares about the safety of their community.
THE DAY
Presentations in the morning, hands-on work in the afternoon
01
Morning presentations
A series of presentations from different seats in the room, followed by an open Q&A with all presenters.
02
Afternoon workshop
Small groups work through real-world scenarios and leave with tools they can use at home.
03
What comes next
A closing look at next steps and a final Q&A. Speakers and session topics announced shortly.
What you will walk away with
- A clear picture of how crime and perceived safety influence whether families and businesses choose your community
- Practical examples of how trust and relationships with Indigenous and Métis communities lead to safer neighbourhoods
- How justice, treatment and community partners can work together on addiction-related crime, and how to advocate for it locally
- Hands-on tools for identifying and addressing the physical conditions in a community that invite crime
- A practical view of how agencies can coordinate to address social disorder in a small town
SPONSORSHIP
Put your organization behind a safer Peace Region
Local sponsorship keeps registration affordable and connects your organization with the leaders shaping community safety across the region.
Sponsors receive
- Recognition on event materials and the ACCPA website
- Acknowledgement from the podium on the day
- Complimentary registrations for your team
- Connection with municipal, policing and community leaders
Mark your calendar
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. · Peace River
$60 for ACCPA members, $75 for non-members. Lunch and refreshment breaks included. Please share this page with colleagues and community members who should be in the room.
Payment of registration fees must be complete by October 24.