A dedicated constable within the Altona Police Service has been promoted, filing the final open leadership role within the department. 

Mark Legal, a 10-year member of the department, has been named Corporal.

In a statement submitted to PembinaValleyOnline, Police Chief Dan Defer said Legal has developed into a valued officer over the decade he's been with the service, noting his dedication made the appointment an easy choice. 

Legal's promotion to the supervisory role was effective last Sunday.
    
Legal said he's enjoyed serving the community as a constable and he is grateful for the opportunity of do so now as the newly promoted Corporal.