Police are investigating after a 70-year-old woman was stabbed Monday afternoon.

At approximately 2:15 p.m. on July 6, 2026, police were called to the intersection of 5th Avenue North and 24th Street East for a report of a stabbing. It was reported that a woman was stabbed by an unknown male who attempted to take her bag.

Arriving officers located a 70-year-old woman being treated on scene by paramedics for what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a stabbing. She was transported to hospital for further medical treatment. Responding officers also searched the surrounding area for the suspect but were not able to locate him.

Members of the Serious Assault Unit (SAU) are continuing to investigate and anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.