Bear spray used at least 3 times at Saskatoon Ex
CBC News | Posted: August 15, 2022 1:14 PM | Last Updated: August 15, 2022
Numerous people suffered minor injuries, police say
The Saskatoon Ex is supposed to be a fun time, but for some people this year's visit was a painful experience.
Officers are investigating at least three incidents where people used bear spray in and around the Saskatoon Ex, according to police.
The six-day event takes place at Prairieland in the Exhibition neighbourhood of the city.
The most recent bear spray incident happened on Saturday at around 9:00 p.m. CST in a crowded space during a concert, police says.
The Canadian rock band Trooper was performing at that time on the grandstand stage.
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Saskatoon police officers already on-duty at the Saskatoon Ex responded to the incident.
Numerous people suffered minor bear spray injuries and had to be treated at the scene by paramedics, according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to call Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The Saskatoon Ex was running from Tuesday until Sunday.