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Missing Radium male found dead near Wardner
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment was contacted at 8:57 a.m. on May 18 in regards to a concern of a missing 49-year-old male from Radium Hot Springs, who was to have returned the night before. The man was operating a semi vehicle on company business.
His employer and friend traced the route and located the vehicle on Hwy 3/93 near Wardner. The male was found deceased in the vehicle. Foul play is not suspected and the investigation will continue with the BC Corners office assisted by Cranbrook RCMP Detachment.
Police kept busy during long weekend
During the May long weekend the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment responded to 41 calls for service. Many of the calls were liquor-related along with noise complaints and trespass complaints.
Deer collision on Highway 95
At 6:40 p.m. on May 17, officers responded to a single vehicle accident involving the rollover of a 2011 Toyota. The vehicle was southbound on Highway 95 between Brisco and Edgewater. The vehicle hit a deer that ran out in front. There wa over $1,000 damage to the vehicle. No injuries to the driver.
Partiers evicted from hotel
At 3:20 a.m. on May 18, detachment members responded to a noise complaint involving intoxicated males at the Best Western. On initial attendance all was quiet. Police were called back at 5:10 a.m. Both males were evicted from the hotel. One 20-year-old male from Calgary who was uncooperative was arrested for drunk in public and causing a disturbance and was kept in custody until sober.
Slugfest on golf course
Also on May 18, Columbia Valley Detachment responded to a complaint of assault on the 10th hole at Riverside Golf Course.
The incident began when a golf ball hit a female. The husband of the female picked up the ball and carried on to the next tee. The owner of the ball approached the husband looking for his ball and a verbal argument between the two adult males from Calgary escalated to the point a golf club was swung and the fight was on. Once the club was no longer a factor, independent witnesses were able to separate the two feuding males.
The investigation resulted with no charges when the victim did not wish to pursue matters. Independent witnesses greatly assisted in gathering the facts.
Passed out in Radium
At 5 p.m. on May 18, detachment members received two complaints of an intoxicated female. The second complaint resulted in the 28-year-old female from Radium passed out in the parking lot of the Old Salzburg Restaurant. The female was arrested for causing a disturbance and held in custody until sober.
More rowdies
Columbia Valley Detachment Members responded to a 2 a.m. complaint of an adult male and female arguing and causing a disturbance at the Best Western Hotel on May 18. Members spoke with both persons and convinced them to call it a night. No further complaints were received.
Porsche rollover on Westside Road
At 10 a.m. on May 19, Columbia Valley Detachment responded to a single vehicle rollover at the 25 km mark on Westside Road near Radium. A 2004 Silver Porsche Cayenne was damaged. The 28-year-old driver from Calgary advised the investigating officer that the accident happened at 1 a.m. when he swerved to avoid an animal.
Vehicles plundered
On May 19 two vehicles parked at the Radium Hot Pools were broken into. A reminder keep all valuables out of sight.
Baltac fail
At 8:30 p.m. on May 20, as a result of a complaint from a concerned citizen, a ‘97 Chev was checked on Baltac Road. The 40-year-old driver displayed signs of having consumed liquor. An ASD demand was read at which time the driver from Windermere blew a fail. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
$52k in speeding tickets in KNP
Southeast District Traffic Services conducted a weekend blitz in Kootenay National Park during the May long weekend. A total of 218 speeding tickets were handed out to the tune of approximately $52,000 (not counting the impoundment fines and costs).
To my surprise, as I know the message is getting out there, 36 vehicles were impounded for seven days for excessive speeding. Speeds of 160 km/h were captured. I was advised that many other drivers escaped receiving tickets as at times all four officers were dealing with violators and no-one was manning the laser.
I am in a unique position to lecture a little as I am involved in the enforcement and see the impact of collisions with vehicles and animals, as well as being Joe citizen with a heavy foot when I got my wife’s brand new Escape impounded. It was not pretty.
So far the wife has estimated with the ICBC penalties we are close to $3,000 in total payments. I pleaded with the officer to impound me for seven days rather than face the wife. Called the wife to come and pick me up as her new vehicle was being impounded. Phone conversation was pretty blunt. She arrived at the scene with her sister, at which time I knew I was going to get it Dolby Surround Sound. My decision, my consequences.
I manned up after the first two minutes of whimpering to the officer. Not interested in reading that this is the last time you come to the valley, not interested in hearing it was in a passing lane, and I know you were not left stranded walking out of the park. I have not been able to purchase anything for myself at the Pro Bass, coming on two years, so there is no jeers that will get ou my sympathy.
I will however pass on some insider information. On long weekends, in the park, they will be there.
Also, my experience has clipped my wings. I have a warning beacon on my passenger side that seems to be working. She wasn’t there when I got nabbed. Just realized, in reality it was her fault. Now that I realize that, next trip to Calgary, Pro Bass here I come.
S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac,
Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment
