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Election sign damage could yield criminal charges
Cranbrook RCMP received calls over the past week with regard to municipal elections signs being damaged around the city.
“Damage to any property is considered Mischief under the Criminal Code, but damage to elections signs is also covered under the Canada Elections Act. Any person found damaging signs could face charges under both Acts,” explained Cst. Katie Forgeron of Cranbrook RCMP.
Current city councillors Danielle Eaton and Wes Graham are among those who had their signs stolen and vandalized.
“It’s sad when we have to do nightly sign checks after giving four years of service,” noted Coun. Eaton on social media Saturday.
Anyone with any information with regard to the damage of election signs is asked to contact the Cranbrook RCMP at 250-489-3471.
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