OPP Charging for Parade Control

Ontario Provincial Police say it could cost the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship $1,200 dollar if police are to help control its parade of boats this year.

It's the first time OPP have ever asked for such a payment.

Mayor Roy Avis is disappointed.

"This is a significant community event," says Avis, "and we have to pay extra for policing to police this situation. It's a concern that we as council should have because how often is this going to happen?"

Tournament organizers have asked the town to cover the cost, but council wants them to consider asking Treaty 3 Police for assistance or changing the route that requires no police involvement.