Bonnyville RCMP are looking for the culprit or culprits that opened a gate south of Muriel Lake, allowing several horses to escape and resulting in the death of one, which was a prized rodeo horse.
The incident occurred very early Tuesday morning on a property on Highway 657. The horse was hit by an oncoming vehicle. Police are not sure if the person who opened the gate is the same one who ran into the horse.
If you have information, please call the Bonnyville RCMP at 780-343-7200. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.