The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 34 calls from November 18 to November 25, some of which included: one traffic accident, nine provincial traffic offences, seven other provincial statutes, one harassment/threat, one assault, one break and enter, two thefts, two mischiefs and six other offences.
Bats or no bats?
On November 20, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP received a complaint there were a lot of bats flying outside of a residence in Canora. The complainant offered police the advice to wear goggles and use an umbrella when attending. Police made a patrol and determined there was no bat problem.
Getaway thwarted
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were notified on November 23 of a break and enter in progress at a farm yard in the RM of Keys. Police were told that a male suspect fled on foot into a field, while a female suspect left driving a green SUV. Canora/Sturgis members responded to the complaint and arrested the female in the SUV attempting to flee the area. RCMP members tracked the male suspect through a field for approximately half a mile before finding him in the bush, hiding behind a tree. A 45-year-old male and a 33-year-old female from Canora have both been charged with break and enter.
Intoxicated disturbance
The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to a complaint of an intoxicated male causing problems at a home in Preeceville on November 23. Police attended and warned the male for his behaviour.
Collection agency complaint
On November 25, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP received a complaint from a person who was requesting assistance in recovering money from the sale of his vehicle which was seized by a collection agency. The complainant was told that the matter was civil and to contact the collection agency if they have a complaint.
Murder plea
William Tuttle of Canora, who was charged with the first-degree murder of a 59-year-old woman in Canora in July 2020, is due back in court on December 22 in Yorkton for plea and possible sentencing.
If you have information about these or any other crimes, please contact Canora RCMP Detachment at 306-563-4700 or you may contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously 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).
