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Government says it has no more money for NAPS

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Web Posted: 7/3/2008 3:19:25 PM

Efforts to get a new funding agreement for the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service have hit a major snag. Spokesman Shawn Batise says talks fell apart when Ottawa said it couldn't provide more money.

Batise says the Nishnawbe Aski Police Board needs an extra $25 million over three years to improve detachment facilities, working conditions and officer safety. Talks to get a new funding agreement for the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service have ended and Batise says a meeting in August could decide the future of the service.