TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – If you’re worried that your child’s car seat may not be fastened securely, roadside help is available.On October 1, trained community members will be stationed on Lakeshore Road north of Haileybury to inspect and assist from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.The clinic is
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OPP launch “Focused Patrol” program
DISTRICT (Staff) — The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)have begun a proactive and innovative service delivery model called “Focused Patrol”. In a press release, the OPP say this program will maximize their resources by having police officers in locations where the need for police service is the greatest.The OPP say there will
Response audit requested
Cottagers respond to island fire Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter GILLIES LIMIT SOUTH – There are questions, concerns and some confusion over responsibility and jurisdiction.Cottagers on an island property on Rib Lake were uninjured in a Tuesday, August 25 cottage fire which broke out late at night,
Fines increasing under road rule changes
DISTRICT (Special) – The province has hiked fines in an effort to combat distracted driving and protect cyclists and tow truck operators.New penalties kicked in September 1.The set fine for distracted driving – using hand-held devices while driving and in-vehicle screens unrelated to driving – is increasing
Three charged after houseboat stop
TEMAGAMI (Staff) –Three men face drug possession charges after police stopped a houseboat on Lake Temagami.An Ontario Provincial Police marine unit on patrol July 31 stopped a houseboat being operated on the lake at about 1:30 p.m.Three 32-year-old men – from Toronto, Niagara Falls and Edmonton –
Municipal bylaws a factor in extended off-road use
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – As of July 1, the shoulders of public roads were opened to a wider range of off-road vehicles.But police are cautioning that use of non-traditional all-terrain vehicles on local roads is up to municipalities and their bylaws.“It is the operator’s responsibility to consult
Racing, impaired charges laid
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – A Kirkland Lake resident has been charged after police stopped what they described as a speeding vehicle.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police say an officer on patrol on Highway 11 near Haileybury stopped a northbound vehicle at about 10:20 p.m. July 4.A 44-year-old has been
Cecchini named detachment commander
Traffic stop results in charges
TEMAGAMI (Staff) – A Powassan man faces charges after police stopped a vehicle they said was driving erratically near Temagami.Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police report stopping a vehicle April 29 shortly before noon on Highway 11.Police charged a 37-year-old Powassan man with possession of marijuana for the purpose
Drug drop-off May 9
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – The Ontario Provincial Police will be looking for drugs this weekend – legal prescription drugs, that is.The Temiskaming detachment will take part in a province-wide prescription drug drop-off day May 9.Area residents can bring old and unused prescription medications to the detachment from