RCMP warn residents again of fraud
Columbia Valley residents can’t be too careful when it comes to online fraud.
Category: RCMP
RCMP see rise in online fraud
The RCMP has been trying to increase fraud awareness among the general public in the valley about these scams and is asking residents to be as vigilant as possible.
Gas station employee alerts police of fraud
On April 21 the RCMP were called by an employee at a local gas station reporting that an elderly person had come to the store looking to purchase Apple gift cards.
Fraudsters reported to police
Fraud artists are everywhere, including the Columbia Valley.
Minor injuries in rollover
On March 3 Columbia Valley members responded to a single vehicle rollover on Westside road near Fairmont Hot Springs.
Avalanche claims victim
The Columbia Valley RCMP has reported that an avalanche claimed the life of an individual in the Forester snowmobile area on February 23.
Police respond to argument
Police responded to a domestic incident that resulted in a bleeding nose.
New RCMP commander at home in valley
The Columbia Valley RCMP’s newest detachment commander loved the valley even before moving here, and hopes to call it home for a long time to come.
Stranded motorist towed to safety
On January 22 the Columbia Valley RCMP received multiple calls regarding a stranded motorist near Numa Falls in Kootenay National Park.
Intoxicated man goes to wrong home
In the early morning hours of January 19 police were called to a residence in Invermere as the homeowner was reporting an individual attempting to get into his house.
Local woman indicted in MVA deaths
Charges have been laid in the deaths of three individuals stemming from a motor vehicle accident in Wilmer six months ago.
Thieves busy in the valley
Police have received approximately two to three reports of thefts from both the Fairmont and Columbia Lake road area. Items stolen included hand tools, power tools, gas, an older model boat motor and ATV.
Sergeant bids farewell to valley
This week will be my final news release for the Columbia Valley. I am transferring back to the north district and taking the role of the Operations NCO in Terrace.
Police calls down slightly
Aside from some personnel changes, it’s business as usual for the Columbia Valley RCMP.
Hikers spend cold night in forest
On November 1 the Columbia Valley RCMP were advised of two hikers who had gone missing from the Kootenay Valley viewpoint along Hwy 93 in Kootenay National Park.
Man, 55, found deceased in river
Sadly, in the early afternoon the male was located deceased in the Vermillion River.
Police keep ‘Show and Shine’ safe
This past week, September 16 to 23, the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 70 calls for service. The main event in the valley this week was the Radium ‘Show and Shine’.
Speeding driver impaired
On September 13 at approximately 8:30 p.m. police were conducting patrols in the Invermere area when a vehicle was observed driving at a high rate of speed and driving erratically.
Teen breaks leg in collision
On August 30 at approximately 2 p.m. police responded to a motor vehicle collision between a dirt bike and a vehicle on Johnson Road where the teenage driver of the uninsured motorcycle suffered a broken leg.
Wind storm generated 19 calls
Of the 101 calls for service, 19 of them were generated due to the wind storm and subsequent power outages on Friday into Saturday morning.
