Saskatchewan man charged after $46,000 stolen from Esterhazy Minor Hockey Association

WATCH: A Saskatchewan man has been arrested and charged with theft after stealing from the Esterhazy Minor Hockey Association.

A man who allegedly stole approximately $46,000 from the Esterhazy Minor Hockey Association has been arrested and charged with theft.

According to the Esterhazy Minor Hockey Association’s publicly available Annual General Meeting Minutes, an individual stole about $43,000 through e-transfer and $3,000 cash from the organization.

In its response to CTV News, Saskatchewan RCMP confirmed that Esterhazy RCMP received a report of a theft on July 30, 2025.

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“As a result of continued investigation, an adult male was arrested in Esterhazy,” the RCMP wrote in their statement. “26-year-old Cory Smith from Esterhazy is charged with one count, theft over $5,000.”

Cory Smith appears as Esterhazy Minor Hockey Association’s recently removed treasurer in the organization’s meeting minutes.

According to the RCMP, Smith was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Esterhazy on Dec. 9, 2025.

In the meeting notes, Esterhazy Minor Hockey wrote that Smith voluntarily paid back $20,000, allowing the league to pay their outstanding fees and continue operations.