Progator stolen from Christina Lake Golf Course
By Lone Sheep Publishing
Grand Forks RCMP are appealing to the public to be on the lookout for a John Deer Progator, reportedly stolen from the Christina Lake Golf Course sometime on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
RCMP received the report on at 9:50 a.m. that the John Deer Progator with a sprayer was taken from the Christina Lake Golf Course sometime over the night.
RCMP said the Gator with the sprayer has a value of approximately $70,000.
Tracks from the Gator could be seen up the rail trail and at the Santa Rosa parking lot, however, it has not been located as of yet.
As always, if anyone has any information about this theft, you are encouraged to contact the Grand Forks RCMP at 250 442 8288 or if anyone wishes to remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Mechanical issues stops Sea-Doo
Grand Forks RCMP have commenced patrols on Christina Lake as tourist flock to the popular body of water to enjoy the start of summer.
On Thursday, June 29, police assisted and detained two people enjoying the water.
On June 29, 2023 at 1030 a.m., Grand Forks RCMP officers on boat patrol on Christina Lake came across a stranded boater.
The Sea-Doo the person was operating experienced mechanical issues, forcing the driver to begin a long paddle across the lake. The man was brought aboard the RCMP boat and Sea-Doo towed to shore.
The visitor from Alberta had all the necessary equipment on board including his life jacket, paddle, and tow rope. The man was very happy to have some assistance as he did not look forward to what could have been a 90-minute paddle.
Intoxicated canoe paddler detained
Later on June 29, at 140 p.m., officers were called back to the Lake for a report of an intoxicated male out on a canoe.
Officers were assisted by the Christina Lake Fire Dept who had their boat on the water. Officers made contact with the male, a 51-year-old man from Christina Lake, but he refused to comply with directions.
The man eventually made his way to a dock and hid under there for several minutes again refusing to comply. After several minutes, a police officer was forced to go into the water and bring him out. The male was taken into custody and brought back to the Grand Forks Detachment where he was further investigated for impaired operation of a conveyance (canoe).
The man was released later when he was sober for a court date on September 19, 2023.
RCMP reminds boat operators to be prepared
RCMP want to remind boaters of the importance of having all the necessary equipment on board. This includes ensuring there is enough life jackets on board for everyone, paddles, tow ropes, bailing bucket, watertight flashlight and sound signalling device such as a whistle or airhorn. In addition, all operators of the boat need to have on them their pleasure craft operators card and the boats registration.
“The RCMP will have a presence on the water throughout the summer,” said Sergeant Darryl Peppler.
“Officers will be checking boats to make sure the necessary equipment is on board, to check for licenses and registrations, and to make sure there is no alcohol present.”
Driver’s wheels impounded
On Friday, June 30 at 11:40 p.m., officers on patrol observed a grey Mazda Model 3 driving east on Central Avenue at 25th Street at a high rate of speed.
RCMP said the vehicle was clocked doing 103 km/hour in a 50 km/hour zone. The driver, a 22-year-old man with a class 7 drivers license from Burnaby stated he did not know the speed limit.
Unfortunately for the driver, his excuse was not valid and he was given an Excessive Speed ticket and had his vehicle impounded for seven (7) days.
Drivers should know that the speed limit driving though most towns drops to 50 km/hour, a lesson this driver won’t soon forget.
