The Ontario government is providing the Township of Strong and Township of Joly with up to $555,000 to help pay for emergency response costs and critical infrastructure repairs due to flooding that occurred in June 2024. The funding is being delivered through the Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance (MDRA) program and is part of the province’s plan to protect Ontario with record investments in infrastructure that will help keep workers on the job and keep communities safe.

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On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at approximately 7 a.m., the Almaguin Highlands OPP, North Bay Ambulance, and the Sundridge-Strong Fire Department responded to a report of a rollover collision on the southbound on-ramp from Highway 124 to Highway 11 in Strong Township.

The driver of the logging truck, a 70-year-old individual from Huntsville, was transported to hospital by ambulance and later pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained in the collision. The passenger was also transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team is assisting with the investigation. The Highway 11 southbound on-ramp from Highway 124 was closed for approximately 12 hours while emergency crews and investigators were on scene.

Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

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On December 29, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the Almaguin Highlands detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint from a concerned motorist who reported a vehicle traveling at a very high rate of speed northbound on Highway 11. Officers responded to the complaint and quickly located the vehicle, confirming it was traveling at an alarming speed of 180 km/h.

As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old person from North Bay was charged with:

• Drive motor vehicle -perform stunt- excessive speed

The driver’s vehicle was subsequently impounded for 14 days, and their license was suspended for 30 days. The accused is to appear before the Provincial Offences Court in Sundridge at a later date.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advises anyone with an urgent traffic complaint or concerns that someone may be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol to call 911 immediately.

For non-emergency traffic complaints, you can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit www.opp.ca/reportacrime. If you wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers is available at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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On December 26, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members from the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol, and conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Highway 124 in the township of Strong, when the ALPPR alerted officers of a potential wanted party.

During the investigation, the driver and passenger were arrested for possession of drugs. A search of the vehicle located drug paraphernalia, a digital scale and drugs suspected to be cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of just over $17,000.00.

As a result of the investigation, Alexis Sawchuk, 34 years-of-age, from North Bay, was charged with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
• Possession of a schedule I substance – Two counts
• Driving while under suspension

Further, Jason Simpell, 42 years-of-age, from North Bay, was charged with:

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
• Possession of a schedule I substance – Two counts
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Both accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on December 27th, 2024, and were remanded into custody.

All OPP patrol vehicles are equipped with ALPR technology. ALPR has proven to be an effective way to increase the efficiency of discovering and conducting investigations related to both traffic and criminal offences. It does so by detecting licence plates that are linked to occurrences such as wanted or missing persons, stolen vehicles, suspended/prohibited drivers, vehicles associated with AMBER Alerts and other serious occurrences.

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On September 4, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers observed the vehicle driving on Highway 11 in Strong Township with no rear lights activated. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the commercial vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Simon Golom, 39 years-of-age, of Winnipeg was charged with

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Drive without proper rear light -commercial motor vehicle
• No mudguards -commercial motor vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Sundridge Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

If you suspect a driver is impaired, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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On July 28, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers were advised of a possible impaired driver on Highway 11 in Strong Township. Officers located the suspect pickup vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

Matthew Harrison, 38 years-of-age, of Kearney was charged with

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Sundridge Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

If you suspect a driver is impaired, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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On March 29, 2024, shortly after 8:30 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands OPP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was speeding, on Highway 11 in Strong Township. An investigation led to the arrest of the two occupants, and a subsequent search of the vehicle.

Police seized drugs suspected to be cocaine, methamphetamine, hydromorphine tablets, fentanyl, and approximately $1700 dollars in Canadian currency. The street value for the drugs seized was approximately $ 10,000. Police also seized a loaded rifle, ammunition, brass knuckles, break and enter tools, numerous knives, and a mask.

As a result of the investigation, Cassandra Kemble, 31-years-old of Whitby was charged with the following:

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution of obstruct justice (Identity Fraud)

·      Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)

·      Fail to stop on right for emergency vehicle

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

·      Fail to surrender insurance card

·      Driving while under suspension – two counts

·      Speeding 1- 49 Km/h over posted limit

Further, Kenneth Dupont, 40-years-of-old of Windsor was charged with:

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution of obstruct justice (Identity Fraud)

·      Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner

·      Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – three counts

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Unauthorized possession weapon

·      Possession of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking -Opioid (other than heroin)

·      Possession property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

Both accused were held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody. 

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On March 14, 2024, shortly after 5:50 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple traffic complaints of a tractor trailer on Highway 11 in the Township of Strong.

Police were able to locate the tractor trailer and conduct a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Theodore Savarie, 52 years-of-age, of North Bay, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor
• Drive commercial motor vehicle in contravention of conditions
• Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused was released from police custody and is schedule to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday April 25, 2024, in Sundridge, Ontario.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

If you suspect an impaired driver, don’t hesitate “MAKE THE CALL” and call 911.

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Police seized:
A vessel
An all-terrain vehicle (ATV)
A trailer

Police are continuing the investigation and charges are pending.

This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.

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A northbound vehicle struck a northbound motorcycle and left the scene. The driver of the motorcycle suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital by Parry Sound Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Police eventually located the other vehicle and driver involved in the collision.

The driver, Gregory Monteath 40 years-of-age from Aurora Ontario was charged with the following offences:
· Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm.
· Fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm
· Public mischief.

The accused was released from police custody and is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on August 10, 2023 in Sundridge Ontario.

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