By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac

Canada Revenue Scam

Seems like this scam is not going away, and has actually escalated. Now with the caller threatening to have you arrested unless you send money they want you to believe is owing; they then follow up with another call giving you the name of a police officer and provide the actual phone number of the police or RCMP Detachment you reside at. In one instance an elderly person forwarded the scammers money. If you get such a call simply advise them that you are friends with the Detachment Commander and it would be appreciated if anyone is going to arrest you that it be the Commander. Thank them for the advanced notice and that you will prepare your toiletries and have a pleasant day.

Countdown continues

Eighteen more working days. I want to thank the many organizations and business owners for their support of many of the detachment activities we have taken on. When I needed proper bikes, the Lions Club and Invermere Rotary purchased them for us. When we started Cram the Cruiser, Radium Rotary got us off the ground. My thanks to the Army Cadets for often carrying the banner. Invermere Rotary also sponsored the Floor Hockey challenge trophy which we clearly dominated the last two years as well as financial donations to the DARE program.

The Detachment Open Houses (pictured above) could not be a success without the help of Home Hardware and Canadian Tire that provided prizes; Tim Horton’s for the police food and Windermere Lions for putting together the food and volunteer help in the cell block.

Also my thanks to all the Grade 3 classes over the years for the posters. Hard to believe that the first of the Grade 3 classes to be involved are now in high school. Bikes to be sent up north, wow you responded with more than needed. Comfort blankets are made to hand out to persons in distress by a group of ladies in the community. No success without the community backing you up.

Radium B&E

On Jan. 28 there was a report of a break and enter in the 800 block of Radium Hill. A unit was broken into and a 55 inch Samsung Smart TV stolen.

Failing to yield causes crash

At 7:34 p.m. on Jan. 29, there was an accident on Highway 93/95 and Athalmer Road. A 1996 Chevy pickup turned left in front of an oncoming ‘93 Mazda and the cars collided. No injuries to the drivers. The 70-year-old female driver from Fairmont Hot Springs, who turned left in front of the other car was charged with failing to yield.

Collision with deer near Edgewater

At 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 30, police received a report of a car versus a deer 10 km north of Edgewater. Car 1 deer 0. No injuries to the driver.

Party brings police

At 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 31, police attend a noisy party complaint at the Coldstream Landing community. Majority of the people attending had departed by time the police arrived. Owner cautioned in regard to any further police attendance.

Beach Drive crasher ought to give up

At 9 p.m. on Jan. 31, while on patrol police observed seven fence posts damaged on Beach Drive near Kinsman Beach. A vehicle appeared to have lost control causing considerable damage. Numerous vehicle parts and other evidence from the vehicle were left behind. Strongly suggest the person responsible report this incident before the vehicle parts directs us to you.

Stranded man taken to hotel

At 8 p.m. on Jan. 31, a complaint was received of a male walking the fog line, hitchhiking on Highway 93/95 near the Akisq’nuk Band Hall. Police attended and identified a 73-year-old male who advised that his ride back to Kimberly stranded him. Police assisted by providing a ride to a hotel where he could make arrangements the next day to get home.

Swift Action

At 7:30 p.m. on Jan 29, Cpl. Simpson, while at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena during a minor hockey tournament game between Invermere and an out-of-town team, observed a fan yelling and causing a bit of a disturbance over a referee’s call.

It was determined the adult male was somewhat intoxicated and he was invited to depart with a sober friend. The male apologized for his actions. Cpl. Simpson was observed to return inside the arena and overheard the comment: “Come on ref, what kind of call was that, you got to be blind, need my flashlight?” Very fortunate it was not his son’s team that he helps coach, involved in the tournament.

– Marko

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