Columbia Valley RCMP Report

By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac

Vehicle impounded for warn

At 1:50 a.m. on July 26, RCMP performed a vehicle check on a Chevrolet Avalanche on Redstreak Park Road in Radium Hot Springs. A 24-year-old female driver from Morley displayed symptoms of having consumed alcohol. An ASD demand was given and the driver blew a warning. Driver’s licence was suspended for three days and the vehicle impounded three days.

Drunk in public nets night in jail

At 2:50 a.m. on July 26, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment Members responded to a disturbance complaint at Kinsmen Beach. Three males fled when police approached. Two adult males, ages 22 and 23, from Okotoks, Alberta were arrested and lodged in cells for drunk in public.

All lived happily ever after

At 3:56 a.m. July 26, a 24-year-old male from Calgary got separated from a group of friends in the Timber Ridge area. Friends indicated the missing male was somewhat intoxicated and not familiar with the area. Police located the male who reported he is missing his friends. Police united the group and all lived happily ever after. Be nice, we reunite; be not nice we reunite in the morning.

Drunk in public in Radium

At 10 p.m. on July 26, the detachment received a complaint of a disturbance in the 4800 block of Stanley Street in Radium. A 43-year-old female from Radium was arrested for drunk in public and lodged in cells.

Threats and mischief arrest

At 10:51 p.m. on July 26, Columbia Valley Detachment members responded to a complaint of threats and mischief when a window to a vehicle was damaged.  A 31-year-old male from Alberta was located at approximately 5 a.m. in the area and arrested for threats and mischief. The male was later released with a court date to appear in Invermere Provincial Court to face charges.

B&E and vandalism at KNP entry

At 8 a.m. on July 27, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of break and enter at the west gate entry building to Kootenay National Park. A window was smashed with a rock.

Alberta woman arrested for DUI and drunk in public

At 11:30 p.m. on July 27, detachment members attended to a vehicle parked at Kinsman Beach. A 62-year-old female from Alberta was seated in the vehicle with open liquor. An ASD demand was given and the driver blew a fail.

The female attempted to walk away from the police and she was arrested for being drunk in public. Her licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for 30 days.

Stress relief

Everyone deals with stress in their life and with certain career choices the stress level can be front and centre.

Police work certainly is one of those careers that can bring along some unwanted stress. Add wife gone crazy with home renovations; a guy has to find some way to relieve the stress factor.

I think there is a reality show there I can pitch here. Back to stress relief. For me it’s fishing when I can fit it in.

This weekend I decided I needed time to find harmony in my life so off to Susan Lake I go with my small boat. Once out in the lake I realize I failed to put the leader line on my fly rod. Fortunately I brought my backup rod.

First time in eight years the motor started to act up. While working to get it started I lost my balance and cut my left middle finger. Used my strong arm to open my medical kit, my emergency first aid training stopped the bleeding. I then grabbed a can of Coors light (medical beer) to dull the pain.

After spouting out Serbian swear words my father taught me, I opted for shore to continue work on the motor. On shore while giving the rope a hard pull to start the motor my hand slips and my finger hits the depth finder causing instant pain and damage. With my weak hand I grab the medical kit as well as another can of medical beer and treat this finger. I’m thinking Monday can’t come any sooner.

I thought to myself, this stress relieving method sure is working well for me.  Harmony was gained when the motor started and my injured hands reeled in a fish. Did I mention I needed a bigger boat?

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