Alberta to build first provincial forensic DNA lab in western Canada
The facility is expected to cut DNA testing costs by up to 40% and employ about 41 full-time workers, the province said.
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Alberta to launch provincial forensic DNA lab to improve turnaround times, reduce costs
The province is investing $8.9 million to launch Western Canada's first provincial forensic DNA laboratory. It says the new facility is meant to reduce wait times and cut costs for municipalities that currently rely on federal laboratories for analysis.
Alberta aiming to open new forensic DNA laboratory by 2029
The Government of Alberta says it will be opening a forensic DNA laboratory in Sherwood Park. Renovations will be taking place at the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) facility, and once they are completed, the facility will open in phases to ensure it meets operational readiness and that testing procedures meet international accreditation standards. […]
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cochranenow.comAlberta says new DNA lab expected to cut police evidence waits
Alberta is investing $8.9 million through Budget 2026 in what the province says will be Western Canada’s first provincial forensic DNA laboratory. (Alberta’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis announced, in Edmonton on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, legislation that builds on the establishment of the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service.) Photo / Chris Schwarz/ Government of Alberta.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic…
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