A number of individuals will be recognized this afternoon (Tuesday, October 22nd) as the Provincial Police in northwestern Ontario hold their annual Awards banquet.
OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique will be handing out the awards.
The Northwest Emergency Response Team will be honoured at the ceremony.
Members of the team responded to a vehicle in the ditch, where the driver advised he had a gun.
After an extensive stand-off, officers approached the vehicle, but the driver set himself and the vehicle on fire.
Officers managed to get him medical treatment.
Also a civilian OPP employee in Kenora will be recognized for 40 years of service.
