All it takes is one spark for things to go wrong. A carelessly abandoned campfire or a campfire built without safe clearance can turn a small fire into a dangerous and fast-moving blaze. Be sure to build your campfire in a way that does not endanger anyone or the surrounding area. Check with local authorities on open-air burning restrictions and follow local burning regulations. Keep up to date on fire bans in the area.
Keep all combustible materials, including flammable liquids, propane cylinders, lighting fluid, etc. away from the campfire.
Incidents of note
On June 30, around 2:15 p.m., a dark grey Ford F-150 pulled onto RR 3063 and Valley Road at a check stop for traffic. The vehicle tried to turn around and leave the area but was waved in. The driver exhibited signs of impairment and after several attempts provided a sample of breath into an Approved Screening Device, resulting in a FAIL. He was transported to Saskatoon RCMP detachment and provided samples of breath that resulted in reading of 130 mg% and 140 mg%.
The male driver was charged with impaired operation of a conveyance, exceed 80 mg% of alcohol, drive while disqualified, breach of conditions to not consume alcohol, and obstruction of a Peace Officer for providing a false name. The accused was released with a court date for August 2023 at Provincial court.
At 5:30 p.m. on July 4, 2023, Warman RCMP received a Report of Impaired Driver on Highway 12 by Martensville. Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) located the vehicle on Highway 305. The driver showed signs of impairment and was subsequently arrested. The driver was transported to Saskatoon RCMP Detachment and provided breath samples, resulting in 250mg% and 230mg% of alcohol. He was subsequently released on an Appearance Notice for Court August, 2023.
On July 8 at 7:35 p.m., CPPS received a call from Fire stating that they were attending a fire located on Range Road 3050. Fire stated there was a structure fire of a garage, with no injuries. CPPS attended scene, and saw the structure was destroyed. Fire stated there was no apparent cause. CPPS spoke with the property owner who was at the lake and no one was at the house when fire started.
On July 8 at 11:20 a.m. CPPS responded to a call of a male wearing nothing but swim trunks wondering in and out of traffic on Valley Road near Range Road 3062 just past the Berry Barn. On arrival, police noted a female walking east bound with blood on her face and arms who stated she had been hit and assaulted by a male. He was detained for an assault investigation. Both were heavily under the influence of beverage alcohol and claiming that the other had assaulted them. Both subjects were arrested for public intoxication and transported to RCMP cells to be held until sober for further investigation.
On July 8 at 2:38 a.m., Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) indicated that they had a vehicle flee from a traffic stop travelling southbound on Highway 219. SPS Air One was watching the vehicle, and indicated it came to a stop in the Beaver Creek Salvation Army Camp. CPPS, RCMP and SPS attended to location where two persons were taken into custody.