Police targeting impaired boating this long weekend

Police targeting impaired boating this long weekend

Officers will be out on the waters of Lake Simcoe focusing their enforcement efforts on boaters who feel it’s acceptable to consume alcohol while operating a vessel, York Regional Police say

Alberta Fish and Wildlife enforcing impaired boating this summer

Between May 16 and Sept. 1, fish and wildlife officers will enhance their patrols on lakes and rivers in and around Spruce Grove, Wetaskiwin, Ponoka, Camrose and Red Deer with the ability to determine the sobriety of boat operators by using Approved Screening Devices (ASDs) – commonly known as breathalyzers.  Central Alberta Online..captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Operating a boat while under the influence of …

OPP focusing on the water as much as the road this Victoria Day long weekend

Leading into unofficially the first long weekend of the summer you could say that boating season is finally here and that means many people will be spending time outdoors, including on the water.   We talked this week to OPP Sergeant, Media Relations Officer and Community Engagement Officer Craig Soldan who says they want boaters to have fun and be safe at the same time.  https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/436/files/…

Alberta Fish and Wildlife Looking for Impaired Boaters

You’ve heard the expression…”water on the water, beer on the pier”. Its a reminder to make sure you are not impaired when operating a boat on the many waterways and lakes in the region. Between May 16 and Sept. 1, fish and wildlife officers will enhance their patrols on lakes and rivers in and around Spruce Grove, Wetaskiwin, Ponoka, Camrose and Red Deer with the ability to determine the sobriety of boat operators by using Approved Screening Dev…