CANORA, PREECEVILLE — The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 63 calls from August 24 to 31, some of which included: three 911 Act calls, three false alarms, one Coroners Act call, one animal call, one arson, one theft, 30 traffic offences, two failing to comply with conditions, four frauds, one uttering threats, one Mental Health Act call, four mischiefs, two suspicious persons, one missing person, and one harassing communications call.
Lonely toddler
On Aug. 24, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP received a complaint of a toddler wearing only a diaper walking alone on a street corner in Canora. Police located the child at home and followed up with the family.
Moose collision
A moose versus vehicle collision was reported on Aug. 24 to the Canora RCMP Detachment that occurred on Highway 229. The driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries from the collision.
Nasty dog
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP received a call from a woman reporting she was chased by an aggressive dog on Norway Road in Canora on Aug. 25. The Canora/Sturgis RCMP have had an increase in animal calls this year. Police would like to inform the public to contact their local bylaw enforcement or animal control officers, or municipality for roaming/at large animals. For dangerous dogs, dog bites, or public safety concerns involving animals, your local RCMP Detachment can be contacted.
Turn it down!
On Aug. 26, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a loud music complaint in Canora. Police attended and spoke to the home owner who turned down the music.
Too much to drink
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched a disturbance on Aug. 26 where an intoxicated subject had attempted to burn down their own residence. Police attended and the subject was arrested without incident.
False alarm
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to an intrusion alarm at a business on Norway Road in Canora on Aug. 28. Police attended and determined the alarm was false and no break-in occurred.
Suspicious vehicle fire
On Aug. 29, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a report of a vehicle fire in Preeceville. The complainant reported hearing glass breaking and observed a suspect wearing all black holding a blowtorch outside their residence. The Preeceville Fire Department attended and extinguished the fire. Police continue to investigate the fire.
Report tips and information
If you have any information about these or any other crimes, 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 www.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).
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