CANORA - The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 37 calls from Jan. 12 to Jan. 19, some of which included: one 911 Act call, one abandoned vehicle, one assault with a weapon, one Child Welfare Act call, one Coroners Act call, one failure to remain at an accident scene, one harassing communications, five Mental Health Act calls, three mischief calls, four traffic collisions, 13 traffic offences, one suspicious person, one uttering threats, and two wellbeing checks.
Left out in the cold
On Jan. 12, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a complaint a male was hitchhiking on Highway 5 by Rama and was not dressed for the weather. Police located the male who complained he was left on the side of the road after an argument. The male was driven to Canora and dropped off with family.
Forged cheques cashed
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP received a report on Jan. 12 that two forged cheques were made out in the complainant’s name and were cashed in Quebec. Police continue to investigate.
Drunk driver hits ditch
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a report that an intoxicated female drove a vehicle into the ditch on Whitesand Drive in Canora on Jan. 13. Police went to the scene and located two females standing beside the vehicle. Police continue to investigate.
Drunken disturbance
On Jan. 14, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to complaint that an intoxicated female was causing a disturbance inside a residence in Canora. Police went to the home and found the female unresponsive. The female was taken to hospital by EMS.
Knife threat
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP investigated a complaint on Jan. 15 that a male was threatened with a knife in Canora. Police continue to investigate.
Self harm threat
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a complaint that a male had a knife and was making threats of self harm on Jan. 15. Police apprehended the male without incident and he was taken to the hospital.
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).
