Northern Concerns Surrounding Policing Costs

Fort Frances wants the province to help small municipalities struggling to pay for policing.
In a resolution heading to the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association for support, the town points to economic and financial challenges.
Councillor Andrew Hallikas says for some communities the burden is unbearable.
Hallikas calls the current funding formula is inadequate.
Hallikas stresses northern communities are getting hit hard with sky high policing and fire costs.
He’s also concerned what the financial impact will be when OPP officers receive an 8.5% wage increase next year.