Due to dry conditions, a Total Fire Ban has been implemented in the R.M. of Corman Park. The ban is effective Monday, May 1 at 9:00 am, and does not allow for any open flame fires to be lit within the R.M. of Corman Park until such time that the ban is lifted.
All fires within the R.M. are banned. This requires all outdoor fires presently burning to be extinguished and the lighting of any outdoor fires is prohibited. This ban includes fire pits, burning barrels, controlled burns, and fireworks, with the only exceptions being internal household fireplaces and gas-fueled equipment such as a propane barbecue or propane fire pit.
As per R.M. Fire Services Bylaw 05/21, the Total Fire Ban will be in effect until deemed appropriate to change.
Incidents of Note
On April 30 at 11:45 p.m. CPPS observed a Chev Malibu southbound on Valley Road near Hodgson Road, displaying difficulties maintaining its lane by swerving from line to shoulder multiple times. A traffic stop was initiated and through investigation, police formed the opinion that the accused’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The driver was transported to Saskatoon RCMP and provided two samples with readings of 130 mgs%. The driver was served an Appearance Notice for Provincial Court in June and released.
On April 30 at 2:12 p.m., police received a complaint of a male on the property of Riverside Golf and Country Club, with blood on his face and hands, behaving aggressively towards the club members. CPPS and Saskatoon RCMP members responded. While enroute members were advised the male had stolen a golf club and fled on foot towards the river. The male was located near the dog park, refused to identify himself, was assessed by EMS for his injuries and subsequently transported to the Saskatoon RCMP. He was later identified as a young offender, found to be breaching numerous conditions of his Conditional Sentence Order.
On April 29, at 11:30 p.m., CPPS conducted a traffic stop on a black Ford on Highway 305 and Range Road 3061. The driver presented with a strong odour of beverage alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and could not remember his friend’s address from where he was just leaving from. The accused provided a sample of breath which resulted in a reading of FAIL roadside.
He was transported to Martensville RCMP and provided two samples of the breath which resulted in readings of 210 mg% and 190 mg%. The accused was charged with impaired driving, and exceeding .08, released on an Appearance Notice to appear in court on June.
On April 29, 2023, at 10:10 a.m., CPPS received a call from the Saskatoon Fire Department, who stated they were on their way to a grass fire in the RM of Corman Park. Police attended and spoke to the land owner who states he was burning garbage near the rear portion of his property and then a grass fire occurred. Saskatoon Fire put the grass fire out, no structures were damaged and no persons were injured.
On April 29 at 12:08 a.m., RCMP dispatch advised of a Dodge Ram 1500 that was stolen in the last 30 minutes from Delisle. RM of Vanscoy Police located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled, and police requested assistance attempting to locate the vehicle.
A t 1:21 a.m., CPPS observed the suspect vehicle driving 163 km/h in a 100 km/h zone northbound on Highway 60 near Township Road 350. A traffic stop was attempted and the vehicle went onto the rural property on Chennels Road. The vehicle crashed into bushes and the two occupants fled on foot. One male was located in the bushes east of the property and was arrested without incident. The Saskatoon Police Service K9 unit conducted a track and a second suspect was then arrested at Highway 60 near Chennels Road. Warman RCMP transported the two suspects to Saskatoon RCMP cells.