Wildlife sightings
100 Mile House RCMP fielded two calls for animals sightings during the weekend.
The first was a cougar sighting near the intersection of Horse Lake and Mercer roads.
The second was a pair of bears in a yard near the 6600 block of Highway 97 at 93 Mile House. The bears were on the porch at the residence, but were scared off by the owner.
Prohibited driver caught
On Sept. 5, 100 Mile Traffic Services and 100 Mile House RCMP conducted a series of roadside check stops, focusing on the National Day of Enforcement Against Impaired Drivers.
At one of the locations, a vehicle approached the officers while straddling the centreline. The male driver was stopped and identified, as he was known to be a prohibited driver.
An approved screening device was administered and the result was a fail. The driver was detained and returned to 100 Mile House Detachment where two breath samples were obtained.
The results of the breath tests did not meet the threshold for charge approval; however, the driver was issued a 90-day administrative driving prohibition. He was released on an appearance notice for provincial court in 100 Mile House on Dec. 9 for driving while prohibited and driving without a licence.
Impaired driving
On Sept. 4, 100 Mile House RCMP and 100 Mile Traffic Services responded to a series of complaints of a possible impaired driver in the Canim Lake area.
Upon attendance in Forest Grove, the suspect vehicle was located while being driven on Bakken Road. The vehicle was pulled over and the driver identified. He displayed symptoms of liquor consumption.
An approved screening device was administered at the scene and the result was a fail. The driver declined a second road-side test.
He was issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition. The driver also determined to be unlicensed and a vehicle-impound candidate. The vehicle was towed and impounded for a minimum of 30 days.
Bicycle recovered
A 21-speed blue & white mountain bicycle was recovered last week on Cariboo Trail.
If you are missing a bike matching this description, contact the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-2456. A detailed description or confirmation of the serial number will be required to claim the bike.
