Be a responsible pet owner!!
Corman Park Police want to remind owners of the responsibility they have in relation to their dogs. Roaming dogs are a community nuisance….. they often chase people and their pets, causing fear and anxiousness. They also defecate on neighbour’s property.
Keeping your dog on your property keeps it safer from traffic, wildlife, poisons, diseases, frostbite, dehydration and other dangers.
Should you have an issue with a dog running at large, know who the owner is, and if you’re comfortable, talk to the owner first. Most times, a conversation with your neighbour can resolve challenges without RM or police intervention.
“We receive calls and complaints year round in regards to not only dogs running at large, but injuring and killing poultry and livestock of neighboring properties in many cases,” Chief Ron Chomyn explains.
The RM of Corman Park has a bylaw dealing with dogs running at large with fines of $150.00, up to $500.00 for repeat offenders. In addition to the bylaw, should your dog bite/attack another person or animal, provincial charges under the Municipalities Act could be possible. This includes fines in the area of $1000.00 and/or your dog possibly being declared as “dangerous.” Should a hearing be held, conditions may be placed on the animal such as muzzling or kenneling when outdoors. The dog could also be euthanized in cases where serious injuries occur.
Incidents of note
Corman Park Police members joined the Grade 7 Adventure class at South Corman Park school for a grilled cheese lunch fund raiser on Feb 6. All money raised went towards their Table Mountain ski trip. A rousing game of UNO followed where the kids certainly showed their skills compared to the Officers!!!!
On February 3 at approximately 9:45 a.m., police were made aware of a RID complaint on Highway 11 northbound near Kenaston. At 10:24 a.m., CPPS located the subject vehicle at the Grasswood Petro Canada, and conducted a traffic stop. Upon contact with the driver, a staff member approached police and informed that he had taken a blanket/comforter without paying for it. The blanket in question was in the packaging on the passenger seat of the car. A search of the vehicle found hydromorphone capsules and pills, driver arrested for possession of a controlled substance and theft. Accused was passed to the custody of Saskatoon RCMP and his vehicle impounded.
On February 1 at 2:55 p.m., CPPS officer executed a traffic stop on Valley Rd north of TWP362-A. While speaking with the driver, signs of cannabis impairment were evident. A CPIC check revealed he was also wanted out of Saskatoon Police Service for three counts of driving while suspended and also for failing to appear for court. When questioned as to his cannabis consumption the driver admitted to consuming cannabis recently. A sample of oral fluid was analysed resulting in a positive reading for THC. The accused, who was already suspended from driving, was issued a further 72 hour Drivers License suspension and three day vehicle impound. He was also issued citation for driving while suspended. He was released on a Form H to attend Traffic Court in Saskatoon to answer to their charges later this month.