CANORA/STURGIS — The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 26 calls from March 10 to March 17, some of which included: three traffic collisions, two 911 Act, two failing to comply with conditions, one criminal harassment, six traffic offences, one false alarm, three impaired operation, one Fire Prevention Act, three traffic offences and four other incidents.
Moose on the loose
On March 10, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP received a report of a young moose on the loose in the downtown area of Canora. A short time later the Canora Junior Elementary School reported the moose was on the south side of the schoolyard munching on some bushes. Police attended and assisted with scaring the moose off and patrolling the area to ensure children got home safe after school.
Bedroom fire
The Canora RCMP were dispatched on March 11 to assist the Canora Fire Department with a structure fire in Canora. The fire was contained to a bedroom and extinguished by the Fire Department. The cause of the fire is not suspicious.
Impaired driver
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP received a report of an impaired driver all over the road on Highway No. 9 south of Canora on March 11. Police located the vehicle and arrested the female driver for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and for lying to police to conceal her identity. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine and cannabis. The driver was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle by drug, driving while prohibited, obstructing a police officer, possession of a methamphetamine, and identity fraud. The driver was remanded into custody.
Moose hanging out
On March 14, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were called to assist with a moose taking a break on the porch of a house in Preeceville after nibbling on the bushes. Eventually the moose left on its own accord and further police involvement was not required.
Officers assaulted
At approximately 1:20 p.m. on March 16, Canora RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver in an SUV on Highway No. 9.
Officers began searching for the driver. Approximately 90 minutes later, an officer with Yorkton Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan located a vehicle matching the description of the SUV near the intersection of Highway No. 9 and Second Avenue East in Canora. The officer stopped the vehicle and observed that the adult male driver was showing signs of impairment. The officer informed the driver he was under arrest. While attempting to handcuff him, the male assaulted the officer and attempted to disarm them.
Officers from the Canora RCMP arrived to assist. The male continued to threaten and assault the officers, even after they deployed intervention equipment, including a conducted energy weapon. With the assistance of six police officers and several Town of Canora employees, the scene was secured and the male was taken into custody. Two of the police officers received minor injuries. Some of the officers’ duty equipment was damaged by the male during the struggle.
The Canora Junior Elementary school enacted its hold and secure procedures during the arrest.
As a result of investigation, charges have been laid against the male for: assaulting a police officer, disarming a police officer, uttering threats, resisting/obstructing a peace officer, operating a vehicle while impaired, and mischief under $5,000.
He was scheduled to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on March 18.
Impaired and stuck
On March 16, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a report of an impaired driver in the town of Buchanan. Police located the vehicle stuck in the snow. The driver of the vehicle was identified and police continue to investigate.
Wandering in traffic
The Canora RCMP were dispatched to a complaint on March 17 of a male dressed in black walking into oncoming traffic on Norway Road in Canora. Police located the male on Fourth Street and arrested him for being intoxicated in a public place. The male was held in cells until sober.
Threat
On March 17, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a male threatening to kill their neighbour following a dispute in Canora. Police attended and arrested a male for uttering threats. Police continue to investigate.
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).
