CANORA – The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 69 calls from May 18 to May 25, some of which included: four 911 Act calls, one check stop, nine Child Welfare Act calls, one criminal harassment, two disturbing the peace, two frauds, two lost and founds, two mischiefs, 10 other provincial calls, 30 traffic offenses, one uttering threats, one suspicious person, one trespassing, one wellbeing check, and two prisoners.
Child safety concerns
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched on May 24 to a complaint that a three-year-old child was found running around by himself near Norway Road in Canora. Police located the child and the parents at a nearby residence. Both mom and dad were arrested for outstanding warrants and Yorkton Child Family Services was contacted to assist with the call.
Snowmobile theft
On May 24, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP received a call about a stolen 2010 Black Polaris Snowmobile with trailer from a property at Burgis Beach on May 24. The theft occurred between mid-October and Nov. 26, 2022.
Driver sobriety check
May 20 was National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day. Canora/Sturgis RCMP members completed roving patrols and stopped dozens of motorists to check for driver sobriety. In addition to checking vehicles, boats were checked at Good Spirit Lake and ATVs in the Endeavour area.
Lock up bikes
On May 19 the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a report of a stolen bike in Canora. Police have identified a suspect. Multiple bicycle thefts have been reported in Canora so police would like to remind the public to lock up their bikes.
Bicycle rodeo
Members of the Canora/Sturgis RCMP and the Canora Fire Department held a bike rodeo at the Canora Junior elementary School on May 19. Students were given the opportunity to learn, practice, and demonstrate their bicycle handling skills. Helmets were also handed out and bikes were given a safety check.
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 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).
