Grocery store has electrical fire
Clearwater RCMP responded to a report of an electrical fire at Safety Mart on Saturday, Sept. 20. The fire was extinguished quickly with no injuries.
BC Hydro attended the business to ensure the electrical issues were dealt with and the store was safe prior to being re-opened.
Fire prevention reminder
With the onset of cooler weather, many people are turning their heating systems back on for the first time since winter.
Please take the time to inspect/maintain your heating systems prior to starting them.
This can help prevent dangerous fires from occurring and save you money and headache.
Animals cause two collisions
Over the past week Clearwater RCMP have responded to four reported motor vehicle collisions in the area.
None of these collisions caused any significant injuries. Two were caused by animals on the road.
As the weather changes, we are noticing a lot of fog overnight and this makes it even harder to see those animals that tend to jump out into the road in front of our vehicles.
Please drive appropriately for the conditions.
Police seize outdoor grow-op
On Sept. 26 Clearwater RCMP located and seized 84 marijuana plants growing outdoors a short distance north of Little Fort.
At this time, no charges are being sought, though the investigation is in its early stages.
Single gunshot in the night
On Wednesday, Sept. 24 Clearwater RCMP received a report of a single gunshot heard in the area of Little Fort overnight.
Police responded but were unable to determine if or where any shot had been fired from, or for what purpose.
Clearwater RCMP acknowledge that there may be some instances where firing a gun may be acceptable or required (protecting livestock for instance). However, please be extremely cautious in doing so.
Also, if in an area where it could be expected that another person may hear the shot, calling the Clearwater RCMP simply to notify of the shot and the reason for it would allow peace of mind for those who heard the shot. It would also prevent police from conducting searches of the area for no reason.