There appears to be a stalemate between the Treaty 3 Police Service and the union representing its officers.Both sides say they want to work on a new agreement, but remain with demands neither side have yet to agree upon.
Speaking during a meeting of the Police Services Board in Kenora, Police chief Conrad Delaronde says they should be standing side by side, but the service can't engage in talks until the union drops it's unfair labor practices.
Meantime, a newly appointed Police Services Board has agreed to give the officers union access to the financial books to help it determine whether the Service can afford wage parity.
It's not yet prepared to say the force won't shutdown August 19 until it has the chance to further review layoff notices given to officers last month.
The board also received a 25-hundred name petition signed by residents in First Nations policed by the force, calling on the Service to continue.
