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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Darren Kakuno
This past week, October 17 through October 23, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 69 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.
Generator and tools stolen from truck parked at Radium hotel
On Monday, October 17, the owner of a Ford F150 reported someone had stolen a generator and various tools out of his truck sometime overnight while it was parked at a hotel in Radium Hot Springs. No further description of the tools was available.
No injuries in early morning crash in Kootenay National Park
On Saturday, October 22 at about 4:30 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 93 near the Alberta border. The driver of a Nissan Altima lost control of the car and drove into the southbound ditch. The driver and passenger were uninjured.
Chainsaw stolen from Invermere shed
On Saturday, October 22, a resident on 10th Street in Invermere reported someone had entered a shed on the property and stole an older model Husqvarna L65 chainsaw with a 20” bar. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Columbia Valley RCMP or Crimestoppers.
No injuries in two-vehicle crash near Kootenay Crossing
On Saturday, October 22 at about 12:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 93 near Kootenay Crossing in Kootenay National Park. The driver of a northbound Dodge pickup had crossed the centre line and struck the trailer of an oncoming commercial transport truck. The driver of a BMW 320i had to take evasive action to avoid the Dodge pickup and went into the ditch. No injuries were reported. The driver of the Dodge pickup was issued a violation ticket for failing to keep right.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
Following the tragic death of Cst. Shaelyn Yang last week, our detachment was humbled by the support shown by our community. The flowers and letters of support were a great reminder of why we do what we do. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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– Sgt. Darren Kakuno is Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment commander
