By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac

Threatening B&E type sent packing to Calgary

At 10:50 p.m. on Feb. 12, Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a 23-year-old male banging on the window of the Canadian Tire. Police attended and arrested the male who was on conditions of not to return to the store or be in Invermere as he was charged that same morning with break and enter into Canadian Tire.

While under arrest for breaching his conditions Golden RCMP Detachment advised that the male is to be arrested for making a threat from an incident out of Golden earlier in the evening. The arrested male had threatened others with a knife. The male was held in custody for a bail hearing where he was released on further conditions. The male was released to his parents who were to return him to Calgary.

Assault complaint completed

Police were contacted Feb. 12 concerning an assault complaint that took place in front of the Pharmasave at Chisel Peak Clinic. An adult male was pushed down by a 17-year-old male from Windermere. There were no injuries to the victim, who did not wish to pursue charges.

Drivers pass stopped school bus

At 2 p.m. Feb. 12, the detachment received a complaint of vehicles passing a school bus near Tim Hortons that was unloading kids at the time, while the red light was operating. Red light flashing on the bus; do not pass.

Lost wallet reported

At 4:20 p.m. on Feb. 13 police received a report a report of a lost wallet in the area of Mountain Side Market in Radium Hot Springs.

Time to make some rec fun expensive

Also at 4:20 p.m. on Feb. 13, the detachment received a report of ATVs operating on the streets in Canal Flats. Time for a mini project to make someone’s recreational enjoyment expensive.

Van lights stolen

At 10:13 a.m. on Feb. 15, the detachment received a complaint of theft of lights from a van in the town area. Lights and bracket were taken. Described as LED PS 7 inch model.

Stolen purse found lighter than it was

At 11:42 a.m. on Feb. 15, the detachment received a complaint of theft of a purse that occurred at Sobeys grocery store. The purse was later located in the store; however, minus an Ipod Nano, ear phones, charger and plug.

Reputation at stake

With limited time remaining (10 working days) I wish to thank many people for their assistance. Having worked the valley the last 20 years, Golden and here in Invermere, I have worked closely with both hospitals.

I’ve had the opportunity to meet the doctors, nurses and staff. On a personal level they have taken good care of me when in return I don’t take good care of myself as I am often reminded. On the professional side we often find ourselves in the emergency ward and often get in the way while staff are running off their feet.

I also find myself interacting with hospital staff in my capacity of doing the first aid for the Columbia Valley Rockies.

I will miss my interaction with our local health care workers. So it was nice one day to come to their aid when a patient was acting out; verbally aggressive and violent with the fear of becoming physically violent refusing to take a shot that was necessary for the male’s health.

I’m confident in my ability to negotiate (got the boat didn’t I) and have the male agree. Told the nurse to step aside; Marko is here. I opened up the curtain and was greeted with a “Hi Marko.” Good first step. Off the bat we established a friendship.

I informed the male that I have a problem. I stated that I guaranteed the nurse that I would be able to convince him of taking the shot. Advised the male that my reputation now lies in his hands and I can look like the fool. Stick my head out and informed the nurse he was good to go with his shot. The miracle worker! I found over the years that if you establish trust and respect you get it back. This patient paid it back.

– Marko

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