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Local torch run a 'great success'

North Bay Police members joined members from the North Bay Fire and Emergency Services, Nipissing Paramedic Services, the MNR, the Ontario Provincial Police, the West Nipissing Police and the Greater Sudbury Police Service
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The 2018 Torch runners. Supplied.

The annual Law Enforcement Torch run was a great success. this year according to Constable John Schultz.

On Wednesday the yearly Torch Run saw approximately 100 people participator, including Special Olympian athletes and local high schools.

"North Bay Police members joined members from the North Bay Fire and Emergency Services, Nipissing Paramedic Services, the MNR, the Ontario Provincial Police, the West Nipissing Police and the Greater Sudbury Police Service in supporting this fundraising event," said Shultz. "A total of $1,555 was raised from the sale of T-shirts and the BBQ.

"Law Enforcement is the Guardian of the Flame for this courageous group of Special Olympic athletes. Thank you to those who participated in this event and especially the athletes."