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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Ed deJong
Between September 18 and October 2, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 92 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.
Heavy presence along Highway 93 corridor results in 71 tickets
The BC Highway Patrol has been actively patrolling the Highway 93 corridor between Radium Hot Springs and the Alberta border. Members issued 71 speeding tickets with the vast majority of drivers travelling over 30 km/h above the posted speed limit; three commercial vehicle tickets for failing to stop at a brake check, and three for log book infractions.
One driver was clocked at 58 km/h over the speed limit and had their vehicle impounded for seven days. A three-day suspension was issued under the Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) legislation for registering a warning on a roadside screening device. Multiple warnings were also issued for more minor traffic offences.
Columbia Valley RCMP and BC Highway Patrol will continue to have a presence in the Park during the Highway 1 closures and beyond.
In addition to the above, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 11 complaints for drivers committing various offences on Highway 93 and Highway 95 as well as five motor vehicle collisions.
Watch out for wildlife
A reminder that there is an increase in wildlife on and near our roadways, especially elk.
Know the rules if you go hunting
With hunting season upon us, Columbia Valley RCMP has had a few calls regarding shots being fired and a poaching complaint. If you are hunting, please ensure you are aware of, and follow, the rules regarding the areas you are hunting and where you are discharging your firearms.
At no time is it legal to discharge your firearm from a vehicle or while on a roadway.
The vast majority of hunters do so legally; however, if you are aware of a possible poaching, please contact 1-877-952-7277 or #7277 on the Telus Mobility Network.
Officers participate in Truth and Reconciliation Walk
On Saturday, September 30, Columbia Valley RCMP members participated in the Truth and Reconciliation Walk from the Shuswap Health Centre to the Columbia Valley Centre. The RCMP is committed to strengthening our relationship with our Indigenous communities and building on the trust we have established to date.
– Sgt. Ed DeJong is Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment commander
