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Posted: June 17, 2014

Columbia Valley RCMP Report

By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac

Shots fired call turns into firecrackers fest

At 12:16 a.m. on June 14, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment members received a complaint of what sounded like shots being fired near the Fairmont Mountain Bungalows in the 4800 block of Highway 93/95 in Fairmont Hot Springs. Patrols were conducted and a group of people were located, who admitted to setting off firecrackers in the area.

No license; vehicle impounded

At 3 a.m. on June 12, a Columbia Valley Detachment member checked a vehicle on Athalmer Road and learned that the 33-year-old driver from Invermere did not possess a valid driver’s license. The driver was served with a driving prohibition notice, which resulted in the 2005 Hyundai the male was driving to be impounded.

Tenant/landlord dispute solved

Detachment members attended to a disturbance in the 4800 block of Riverview Road in Edgewater at 6:35 p.m. on June 13. The disturbance was the result of a 26-year-old intoxicated male arguing with his landlord. An agreement was reached by both males, which resulted in police taking no further action.

Search for bear cub comes up short

At 10 p.m. on June 13, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of a bear cub being struck on Highway 93, approximately 10 minutes north of Radium Hot Springs. Patrols of the area proved negative in locating an injured bear.

Party noise at Railway Lodge tamped down

At midnight on June 13, detachment members received a complaint of a noisy party near the CPR Lodge building on 4th Avenue. Members located a group of adults having a private party. The adults were cooperative and ensured the police would not receive any further complaints.

Loud party turned down

At 3 a.m. on June 15, detachment members received a complaint of a noisy party in the 1300 block of 12th Avenue. Police attended and spoke to the group who turned the music down. No further complaints were received.

Minor injuries in KNP crash

At 5:40 p.m. on June 15, Columbia Valley Detachment responded to a single vehicle accident eight km in Kootenay National Park on Hwy. 93. A 2003 Nissan had lost control while westbound, went off the road landing on it’s roof. Witnesses at the time were able to get the two occupants out of the vehicle. The road condition at the time was wet from heavy rain and the accident happened on sharp curves. The Nissan was noticed to fishtail before going off the road. The 22-year-old male driver and 23-year-old male passenger were treated at Invermere & District Hospital for minor injuries.

The driver was charged with fail to keep right under the Motor Vehicle Act.

Fit for duty

Getting up in age with numerous years of service it is certainly important that I remain fit for duty. I find myself with these young guys and gals and do my best to keep up with them.

Not long ago a fellow officer, who in my opinion was in excellent shape, who skis, constantly walks, and certainly maintained his weight, learned that he had a serious problem with his heart and was immediately brought in for emergency surgery.

I compared his fitness and physical activities with mine and I made a rush to my doctor and demanded a stress test on my heart. I passed with flying colors.

My confidence level was boosted when the doctor announced that given the extra weight I pack, he was surprised with the test results. False confidence sets in. So, how am I mentally fit?

When it comes to tracking any signs of dementia the RCMP is a leader in detecting these symptoms. Every time I go on any extended holidays and return we are tested. I count eight passwords along with the safe combination that I have to remember. I jot them down, but every now and then I forget where I jotted them down. If you ask the staff if I tend to lose my keys, they will roll their eyes.

It was suggested I get those mittens with the line that goes from one mitt to the other with keys attached to them. I recall one time in Golden I exited my office to do something important and was distracted with a couple of work related questions. Once completed, I stood there trying to think; why did I leave my office? The girls rhymed a list of possibilities and all answers were “no” until one mentioned maybe the washroom. I thanked her and carried on.