OPP costing resolution on Council Agenda this Evening

Kenora City Council is endorsing a resolution drafted by Fort Frances about the cost

of policing.

The resolution says the cost of policing has increased dramatically over the past decade,
exceeding the cost of living.

Communities across the region say they want the provincial government to cover all the
increased costs of the recently negotiated OPP contract.

That includes a five percent increase for this year.

Mayor Dave Canfield says while they don't have an issue with the service the OPP
provide locally, they do want the province to increase the police services grant for
municipalities.