Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — On Wednesday, June 29 the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in conjunction with Special Olympics Ontario, will host their annual Special Olympics Torch Run beginning at McDonald’s Restaurant at 10 a.m.The annual run, featuring law enforcement and Special
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Police have eyes in the sky to combat break-ins in the Lake Temagami area.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police are investigating more than 10 break-and-enters reported since March 11.Police say the Temiskaming crime unit is working on the investigations while the OPP’s aviation service continues
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – An Elk Lake man faces more than a dozen charges after an incident that left two police vehicles damaged.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say events began around 7:25 p.m. April 9, when officers tried to stop a vehicle for stunt driving on Highway 11 near
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – More that 500,000 unmarked cigarettes were seized and charges were laid against a Winnipeg man after a roadside stop in Temagami last week.Members of the Temagami detachment of the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police were conducting a RIDE – Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere – check on
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – A Hamilton tractor-trailer driver faces several charges, including careless driving and distracted driving, after an incident near Marten River last week.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say officers were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 11 March 28.At about 3 p.m., police say they stopped a northbound
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – After investigating a report of a suspicious man in the vicinity of Haileybury Public School, police have said there is no risk to public safety.“A man was located that matched the description provided and through investigation, he poses no risk,” said Constable Renee Taylor
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Two out-of-towner snowmobilers face charges after a trip through Haileybury.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say they responded March 1 to a call about two snowmobilers suspected to be impaired and travelling on a club trail in Haileybury.Police say they located the machines at about
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming’s victim services organization and Ontario Provincial Police detachments have recently signed a formal information sharing agreement.It means that police will inform any victim of crime or tragedy that victim services are available, explained Monique Chartrand, executive director for Victim Services
DISTRICT (Staff) — The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning residents to be aware of snowmobile and ice safety as weather conditions continue to change in the region.Police say snowmobiling is a popular activity and knowing how to properly operate your snowmobile is important
The Temiskaming Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has awarded Temiskaming Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Constables Wyatt Hopkins and Tara Norris Outstanding Officer Award plaques for their dedication to keeping impaired drivers off area roads. MADD recognized the police officers’ efforts while conducting patrols, responding to calls
