Pubdate: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 Source: Central Peace Signal, The (CN AB) Copyright: 2007 Central Peace Signal Contact: http://www.centralpeacesignal.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2916 DRUG HOUSE INITIATIVE BEING HELD IN GRANDE PRAIRIE With the number of drug houses popping up in major cities, as well as towns and villages throughout the province, a presentation on the "Report a Drug House Initiative" will be held in Grande Prairie. Detective Maurice Brodeur of the Edmonton Police Service will describe the success the program has in Edmonton and how it can be duplicated in other parts of the province. His presentation will be in the Trumpeter Hotel & Meeting Centre Richmond C Room on Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m. The presentation is free but space is limited so pre-registration is encouraged by calling 780-830-5035. On the topic of drugs, a luncheon and brief presentation regarding student drug and alcohol use is being held on Monday, March 12 at the First Floor South Conference Room at Grande Prairie City Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The objective of the Social Norms survey is to dispel misconceptions surrounding drug and alcohol use in a community's student population. Results of Drumheller's 85/15 campaign will be discussed, as well as the feasibility of implementing a similar project in the Grande Prairie area. RSVP to Kristy at 780-830-5035. Both presentations are being hosted by the Community Action on Crime Prevention. - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom