Intent determines criminality of bear spray
There were two bear spray attacks last week in North Battleford.
On Aug. 16, a 21-year-old man was bear sprayed on 98th St. and taken to hospital. On Aug. 18, people reported they were bear sprayed on 107th St. and suspects were identified. Police reported both cases are still under investigation.
Bear spray is perfectly legal to buy and carry, with the right intentions. If it’s used against a person, or police have reason to believe it was intended to be used against a person, bear spray is illegal.
Sgt. Darcy Woolfitt of the Battlefords RCMP said there are plenty of people in the Battlefords who buy bear spray for legitimate reasons, as the area is popular for hunting and other outdoor activities.