Northern communities campaign to keep local OPP station open
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Community members and elected officials in several municipalities in the French River-area along with members of the Dokis First Nation are mounting a community campaign to stop the possible closure of the OPP detachment in Noëlville.
Community members and elected officials in four municipalities in the French River-area along with members of the Dokis First Nation are mounting a community campaign to stop the possible closure of the Ontario Provincial Police detachment in Noëlville. Response times are a big concern along with other factors said those involved in the campaign.
The news of the potential closure comes at a time when officials say the population in the entire area is growing.
"Our municipality is expanding we are getting more population and all of a sudden at the same time the police force is moving away,” said Mayor Paul Branconnier of the Municplaity of St. Charles.
“So I think that is not a good scenario."
Concerned residents said the OPP detachment in Noëlville serves French River, St. Charles, Markstay–Warren, Killarney and the Dokis First Nation.
A petition is being circulated to stop the possible closure.
OPP have not confirmed, but residents said they have information proving it is being considered.
