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WINNIPEG — The battle of the tweets is on between three Canadian police forces. In the wake of the frigid spring weather hitting Winnipeg and Alberta, Vancouver police took to social media in hopes of recruiting some prairie police officers.

READ MORE: Snow storm rolls across Manitoba, leaving behind up to 25 cm of snow

On Monday, the Vancouver police tweeted out, “Dear Manitoba, we’re sorry to hear you’re still having snow. Sincerely, Vancouver. P.S., did anyone mention we’re hiring?”

The tweet shows sunny Vancouver skies and police officers riding horses on the beach.

In response, Manitoba RCMP tweeted out, “Dear Vancouver Police Department, it’s okay, the snow melts quickly off the lawns of our affordable houses.”

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Manitoba RCMP then tweeted out a picture comparing housing prices in the two cities.

Winnipeg police then made a crack about Vancouver’s rain.

Hey @VancouverPD is this what your weather channel looks like everyday? pic.twitter.com/Nwye02oyCi — Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) April 25, 2017

Vancouver police then fired back, saying “Sure, we get rain and housing can be expensive, but it gives us something to talk about!”#mosquitofree #justhavingfunfolks

Vancouver police also took a jab at Alberta, pointing out the recent spring snowfall to blanket the province. Edmonton police fired back Wednesday morning, alluding to the fact the Edmonton Oilers made it into the NHL playoffs while the Vancouver Canucks did not.

@VancouverPD Come on, we don’t need to fight. You know #yeg is the City of Champions #Oilers. Maybe we’ll see you next year. #JoinEPS. Join the Champions — Edmonton Police (@edmontonpolice) April 26, 2017

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Tuesday, April 25, and updated on Wednesday, April 26 with new information.