The town of Ponoka is among the latest Alberta locations to adopt a crime-fighting strategy, pioneered by Edmonton's incoming police chief, that has spread throughout North America. police force first launched the Hub model in 2011 to respond to escalating crime and calls for service. So has Wetaskiwin, as well as Enoch Cree Nation, just west of Edmonton. Samson Cree Nation Chief Vernon Saddleback helped Ponoka launch its Hub model. (Samson Cree Nation) Instruction involves sitting in on a Hub table at Samson Cree and speaking to Saddleback.

Source: CBC News January 01, 2019 13:00 UTC