CANORA — The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 49 calls from Sept. 22 to 29, some of which included: one 911 Act call, one false alarm, two assaults, one false pretence, seven thefts, 15 traffic offences, two traffic collisions, one harassing phone call, seven other provincial calls, five mischiefs, two Coroners Act calls, one fraud, and one disturbing the peace.
Shoplifter charged
On Sept. 22, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP investigated a shoplifting complaint in Canora. A male suspect was identified and charged with theft.
Sleepy driver
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched on Sept. 23 to a semi rollover on Highway 5 by Mikado. The driver of the semi fell asleep and drove into the ditch. The driver was charged under the Saskatchewan Traffic Safety Act for driving without due care and attention.
Assault
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a report of an assault in progress at a residence in Canora on Sept. 24. Police attended and arrested a male for assault causing bodily harm and uttering threats. The male was remanded into custody and will appear in Yorkton Provincial Court.
Ding dong ditchers strike again
On Sept. 24, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP received a mischief complaint involving youth ringing doorbells in Canora late at night. The ding dong ditch game has become a regular event in Canora and police continue to investigate to identify the ding dong ditchers.
Broken window
The Red Apple Department Store in Canora had a window broken on Sept. 25 after it was shot at with a pellet gun. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Canora RCMP or you can also report anonymously via Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.
Court order breach
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP received a complaint of a male breaching his court ordered conditions in Preeceville on Sept. 26. Police continue to investigate
Bad behaviour
On Sept. 29, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were called and told that an intoxicated female was flipping the complainant the middle finger outside a business in Canora. Police made patrols but were unable to locate the female.
Loose lug nuts
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP received a report on Sept. 29 of lug nuts being loosened on a vehicle in Canora. The incident is under investigation.
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).
