CANORA — The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 40 calls from May 1 to May 8, some of which included:
- Three 911 Act calls,
- one abandoned vehicle,
- one animal call,
- one breach of peace,
- one break and enter,
- one disturbing the peace,
- one fraud, one lost and found,
- two Mental Health Act calls,
- three mischiefs,
- one sexual assault,
- two suspicious persons calls,
- one offender management,
- three thefts under $5,000,
- two traffic collisions,
- 14 traffic offenses,
- one uttering threats and
- two prisoners.
Bonfire call, no fires found
On May 3, the Canora RCMP investigated a bonfire call at Good Spirit Lake. The caller reported there was a fire ban in place. Police patrolled the area but were unable to locate any fires.
Won’t leave, arrested
The Canora RCMP were dispatched on May 6 to a report of a man refusing to leave a business in Canora. Police attended the scene and observed a man sleeping on the floor. The man was intoxicated and arrested for disturbing the peace. The man was held in cells until sober.
Farm machinery causes damage?
The Canora RCMP investigated a report that farm machinery was being driven at the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 229 south of Canora on May 6, knocking down multiple light standards. Investigation is ongoing.
Body cameras in use
On May 6, members of the Canora RCMP were issued body worn cameras.
The cameras are worn by front line uniformed RCMP officers who will only activate their camera while in the lawful execution of their duties. An example of this is when contact is initiated with a member of the public for the purpose of a police investigation or to record police statements that would normally be taken out in the field as part of their duties.
In situations where there are concerns for police or public safety, or the video has investigational value, RCMP policy requires police officers to keep their body worn camera on and recording.
Vacant residence damaged
On May 6, the Canora RCMP were dispatched to a residential break and enter on Fourth Avenue East in Canora. Police investigated and learned a vacant residence was broken into and damaged. Suspects have been identified. The investigation is ongoing.
Report tips and information
If you have any information about these or any other crimes, or any substances involved in these incidents, please contact the Canora RCMP at 306-563-4700, or you can also report anonymously via Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at saskcrimestoppers.com.
Call the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment Turn In Poachers & Polluters (TIPP) Line, toll-free, at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 from a SaskTel cellphone (phone calls only, no text messages).
