Archive for 'Tag Archives: 'OPP''

OPP forms group to tackle high police costs

By Lindsay Briscoe Back in 2011, Red Lake Mayor Phil Vinet told The Northern Sun News that in all his life as a politician, he probably hadn’t ever spent as much time on a single project [...]

SIU clears Red Lake OPP

By Jennifer Thurbide The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) announced last month it has concluded its investigation into the death of a 35-year-old from Balmertown, ruling there had been no police involvement in the man’s death. “In [...]

Bullets cast astray in Balmertown bear incident

By Lisa Dumontier Balmertown residents were reacting to more then their upturned garbage boxes last week after a bear incident involving the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in unexpected property damage. Called to Sixth Street on [...]

Bellies reddened as floppers raise money for Special Olympics Ontario

Bellies reddened as floppers raise money for Special Olympics Ontario

Lisa Dumontier Amidst the hustle and bustle of the Norseman Floatplane Festival, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Red Lake Detachment helped raise just over $1,200 to support Special Olympics Ontario via the area’s third annual Belly [...]

Are you ready to make a splash?

Are you ready to make a splash?

OPP belly flops for Special Olympics Ontario By Lisa Dumontier Officers with the Red Lake/Ear Falls Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are hardening their stomachs for their third annual attempt at belly flopping victory. [...]