The mayor of Loon Lake is appealing to both provincial and federal government leaders for assistance in dealing with rising crime in the village, which has seen an increase in vandalism, theft, and property damage.
Mayor Brian Herschfeld highlighted the severity of the situation.
“My neighbour, who’s 75 years old, had windows broken in his house and vehicle six times in a month. It’s just not fair—we’ve lost about 5-10 thousand dollars from our town shop due to theft,” said Herschfeld.
Herschfeld has been in contact with the provincial government and is discussing ways to increase police presence in the area.
Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe noted that the newly established Saskatchewan marshals could play a role in addressing the issue.
“The Saskatchewan marshals, when they’re up and running, would be able to deploy into a community like Loon Lake, supporting our RCMP officers,” said Moe.