CANORA — The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 42 calls from Jan. 9 to Jan. 16, some of which included:
- three 911 Act calls,
- one assault,
- two break and enters,
- one Firearms Act call,
- one fraud under $5,000,
- two Mental Health Act calls,
- two mischiefs under $5,000,
- three other provincial calls,
- two roadside suspensions,
- one suspicious person,
- three thefts under $5,000,
- one traffic collision,
- 18 traffic offenses,
- one wellbeing check and
- one prisoner.
Farmyard theft, mischief
On Jan. 14, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a theft and mischief call at a farmyard in the RM of Keys along Highway 9. Video footage shows a man driving a Dodge truck into the yard. The man stole tools, gasoline, and damaged an air hose and grain auger. The investigation is ongoing.
Wellbeing check
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched on Jan. 13 to check on the wellbeing of a woman in Canora after being denied an insurance claim. Police spoke to the woman and learned there was a miscommunication and further police involvement was not required.
Drunken brawl
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP received multiple calls for a fight in progress between four women inside a bar on Jan. 12. Police were dispatched to another call at the same location where a different caller reported a group of seven were attempting to damage her vehicle with a shovel. Drunkenness was a contributing factor. The investigation is ongoing.
Unruly patient
On Jan. 11, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to the Canora Hospital for a disturbance involving a patient. Police went to the hospital and kept the peace until the patient calmed down.
Mistaken call for help
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a theft call in Sturgis on Jan. 11. The caller reported someone stole their alcohol and cigarettes. The caller made a second call later in the morning reporting a man was inside her residence. Police determined no thefts occurred and that alcohol was contributing factor to the call for service.
Tracks in snow help police
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP received two calls on Jan. 11 about multiple thefts in Canora. Both callers followed tracks in the snow to a home located on Fourth Avenue East in Canora. A suspect was identified and one of the items stolen was recovered. A blue block heater cord is still missing.
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).
