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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac
Cabin B&E on Findley Creek Road
At 1:32 p.m. on Feb. 3, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment received a report of a break and enter of a seasonal cabin on Findlay Creek Road. A number of tools and antlers were stolen.
Arrested for assault and threats
Also on Feb. 3, police responded to a disturbance complaint in the area of the 600 block 14A Street in Invermere. A male was arrested at the scene for assault and threats. The male will be appearing in Invermere Provincial Court for the threat charges on Apr 13.
Sand flow over KNP highway
At 10:24 p.m. on Feb. 5, the detachment received a report of a large swath of sand on a portion of the Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park, about one foot in depth and quite wide. Due to the darkness at the time there was a concern for unsuspecting drivers losing control if not observed. The sand was immediately cleaned off the road.
Our thanks to Max Helmer for observing and reporting this hazard.
Car ‘theft’ easy to solve
At 11 a.m. on Feb. 6, the detachment received a report of a stolen ‘98 Mazda 626 from the parking lot of unit #4 in the 900 block of Swansea View Road. However, it was later determined that a mechanic did the nice thing and drove the car back to the owner, but parked it in another person’s parking spot. Not realizing that the vehicle belonged to a neighbor it was towed out of the parking stall. Easy crime to solve. Hopefully there will be some negotiations over the tow bill.
Unlawfully at large
At 7 p.m. on Feb. 6, a 39-year-old male serving an intermittent sentence over the weekends of 45 days at the detachment cells failed to show up. The male was arrested and charged with being unlawfully at large.
Power lines hanging low
At 11:10 p.m. on Feb. 6, Columbia Valley Detachment responded to a damaged power line with power lines hanging low. Windermere Fire Rescue was on scene dealing with a fire. BC Hydro responded and both departments repaired and made the area safe.
Alcohol-fueled argument
At 7:48 p.m. on Feb. 7, Columbia Valley Detachment was called upon to assist BC Ambulance in the 4000 block of Alder Avenue in Canal Flats. It was determined that an adult male and female were arguing. The intoxicated male departed the residence and once outside threw a glass at the door shattering the window. Unknown to the male and confirmed by the female she was struck by the shattering glass as she walked towards the door. It was clear that the male had no intent to hurt the female. No charges are recommended. The female was taken to the hospital to deal with the injuries.
Loud party turned down
At 3:37 p.m. on Feb. 8, detachment members attended to a loud music complaint in the 4000 block of Hot Springs Road in Fairmont Hot Springs. The officer did find that the music was indeed loud. The homeowner co-operated and turned the music down.
He came, he saw, he conquered
Bev made it clear that we would not be purchasing a boat this year during our recent visit to the Calgary Boat Show.
She may think she knows her husband well, but little did she know or was she prepared for just how far I can go to groveling. This is proof, guys, that long term strategic planning does in fact work. Started about nine years ago. While at a training session with the RCMP a doctor informed me that if I don’t make some changes he gives me six years. Poor bed side manners in my opinion.
So when it came to making a case of getting the boat I informed Bev sooner is better as I’m on borrowed time as it is. I made it clear that I was truly thinking of her as I would not want her feeling bad should I be struck down in the fishing prime of my life: “why didn’t I let him have his boat?”
Another strategy, as you know, was going public. Get that pressure on her from the public so that when we were out and about, friends and even strangers would quiz her on how the boat purchase was coming along. You did not let me down. My thanks to the reading public. Good job.
As I’m negotiating and making promises that are going to be difficult to keep, I hear from Bev, “you know, we’re not getting any younger.” It was at that time 1.40:32 seconds that I looked over at the boat and told the salesman to get those people off my boat. I have the best wife in the world.
There, one promise I can check off. Now, slowly I will strategically plan for the extra toys deserving of such a boat.
