Cultus Lake – (RCMP/Transport Canada ) Throughout the Labour Day Long weekend, officers and Transport Canada conducted proactive vessel inspections and compliance checks on Cultus Lake. A jet ski operator received a $288 violation ticket for operating at excessive speeds within 30 metres of shore. In a separate incident, a jet ski owner was issued a $288 violation ticket for allowing an unlicensed individual to operate their personal watercraft after officers observed unsafe operation near the Jade Bay boat launch, creating hazardous conditions for boaters using the launch.
Officers also directed 15 paddleboarders to shore after they were found to be without the required safety equipment.
While summer is coming to an end, the importance of being prepared does not. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead, carry appropriate safety equipment, and be prepared for changing conditions regardless of the season. Public safety is a shared responsibility, and safe recreation starts with each of us.
