Canada’s War on Pot Just Got Weirder
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Canada’s War on Pot Just Got Weirder
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/s ... ml?cmp=rss Alberta RCMP officers are strapping on skis and snowboards to patrol the slopes at Lake Louise and Nakiska, two resorts west of Calgary.
The officers, who are in uniform and carrying weapons, are focusing their attention on substance abuse on the chairlifts and gondolas.
"It's going to deter people from bringing narcotics or have that second look of doing something on the ski hill because they know there is going to be a police presence," said RCMP Cpl. Jeff Campbell, the detachment commander in Lake Louise.
The officers will also be keeping an eye out for possible thefts from the ski racks.
Not all the skiers and boarders in the Powder Keg Lodge at Lake Louise are welcoming the news.
"It makes sense. It sucks, but it makes sense," said one visitor to the hill.
"I would think that more recklessness comes from people coming in and drinking at lunch time and then going back out … Are you going to give somebody a ticket for drinking and then skiing? … It seems like a very slippery slope to me."
"I feel like the chairlift is my time to smoke reefer."
RCMP made one minor drug seizure of marijuana in December.
Officer training
There used to be a similar patrol in operation 20 years ago in Lake Louise, but it stopped for unknown reasons.
Cpl. Campbell says this program is based on a similar patrol operating at Whistler B.C.
The officers, who volunteer their time, have to go through a certification program and are also trained in first aid.
Two officers will be on patrol Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as well as holidays including March break and Easter weekend.
RCMP hope to expand the program once they have more officers certified.
The officers, who are in uniform and carrying weapons, are focusing their attention on substance abuse on the chairlifts and gondolas.
"It's going to deter people from bringing narcotics or have that second look of doing something on the ski hill because they know there is going to be a police presence," said RCMP Cpl. Jeff Campbell, the detachment commander in Lake Louise.
The officers will also be keeping an eye out for possible thefts from the ski racks.
Not all the skiers and boarders in the Powder Keg Lodge at Lake Louise are welcoming the news.
"It makes sense. It sucks, but it makes sense," said one visitor to the hill.
"I would think that more recklessness comes from people coming in and drinking at lunch time and then going back out … Are you going to give somebody a ticket for drinking and then skiing? … It seems like a very slippery slope to me."
"I feel like the chairlift is my time to smoke reefer."
RCMP made one minor drug seizure of marijuana in December.
Officer training
There used to be a similar patrol in operation 20 years ago in Lake Louise, but it stopped for unknown reasons.
Cpl. Campbell says this program is based on a similar patrol operating at Whistler B.C.
The officers, who volunteer their time, have to go through a certification program and are also trained in first aid.
Two officers will be on patrol Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as well as holidays including March break and Easter weekend.
RCMP hope to expand the program once they have more officers certified.
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They have to volunteer their time??? Why aren't they getting paid if they are working and in uniform?
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grammafreddy wrote:They have to volunteer their time??? Why aren't they getting paid if they are working and in uniform?
Because it's a @#$%ing farce.
These cops are out for a free day on the slopes...period.
I hope the tree wells take care of 'em.
Soon...people will sport slingshots and paintball guns...hit 'em in the back of the head as they veer right...then you go left.
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grammafreddy wrote:They have to volunteer their time??? Why aren't they getting paid if they are working and in uniform?
Well they do get free Snowboarding time.
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Re: Police Officers on Ski Patrol
There are cops patrolling in many areas where there are high numbers of people and it is impossible to patrol by conventional means. There are cops in boats on the water, on bikes in parks and on trails, by snowmobile and ATV in the back country and in helicopters and airplanes to name a few.
And it isn't just about busting pot smokers. That is just the ridiculous angle the our left-wing CBC is taking to cause a stir.
The mountain owners want them there. Instead of paying for extra patrols the trade off is that the members don't have to pay for the lift ticket. If you look around you'll see them on the local mountains as well. While it may be a new thing at Lake Louise and Nakiska, it is nothing new in other parts of the country.
Some may think it's lame, and that's fine, but the non-chairlift-reefer-smoking crowd is actually happy to see the presence up there.
Personally I am not a fan of hitting the slopes wearing a kevlar vest and a gun belt while still tied to the radio on my own time, so you won't see me up there in uniform.
And it isn't just about busting pot smokers. That is just the ridiculous angle the our left-wing CBC is taking to cause a stir.
The mountain owners want them there. Instead of paying for extra patrols the trade off is that the members don't have to pay for the lift ticket. If you look around you'll see them on the local mountains as well. While it may be a new thing at Lake Louise and Nakiska, it is nothing new in other parts of the country.
Some may think it's lame, and that's fine, but the non-chairlift-reefer-smoking crowd is actually happy to see the presence up there.
Personally I am not a fan of hitting the slopes wearing a kevlar vest and a gun belt while still tied to the radio on my own time, so you won't see me up there in uniform.
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Yes, and the British Columbia citizens feel so safe and proud By the daily News The RCMP Generates.
This just looks like a cheap publicity stunt,That has backfired.
People want to be protected Not spied on every move they make.
This just looks like a cheap publicity stunt,That has backfired.
People want to be protected Not spied on every move they make.
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Oh? And you speak on behalf of the majority do you?
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If people are on the slopes, or anywhere else in public, and are under the influence of anything that affects their judgment they should be stopped. Before they hurt an innocent bystander. That's one of the reasons we have Police in the first place.
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Because it's a @#$%ing farce.
These cops are out for a free day on the slopes...period.
I hope the tree wells take care of 'em.
Soon...people will sport slingshots and paintball guns...hit 'em in the back of the head as they veer right...then you go left.
I'm not saying I agree as I too believe it is a farce and will likely see it on AIRFARCE or This Hour has 22 min.
However, think about it a day off and your going to dress in your uniform and go skiing. Not my way of spending time off for sure!
Graham...you have shown common sense in the past.
This maybe more of a poor attempt to please the families who ski there. But not how I think it should be done.
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I can just see some thirtysomething couple Going up the chairlift Looking at the scenery And smoking a joint in a peaceful Restful manner
out Jumps snidely whiplash Canadian hero to Make a arrest.
We have now been protected . Meanwhile in downtown Kelowna Crystal meth and crack cocaine runs rampant.
out Jumps snidely whiplash Canadian hero to Make a arrest.
We have now been protected . Meanwhile in downtown Kelowna Crystal meth and crack cocaine runs rampant.
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It's a huge waste of resources. You can go to a pub and have a beer before going on the slopes. They should just give them an area to use so they don't disturb others.
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I think it's sad to wish a tree well gets anyone let alone someone who is capable of rendering assistance. The point is to have a presence - not their own ski slope.
Truths can be backed up by facts - do you have any?
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Re: Canada’s War on Pot Just Got Weirder
diggerdick wrote:I can just see some thirtysomething couple Going up the chairlift Looking at the scenery And smoking a joint in a peaceful Restful manner
out Jumps snidely whiplash Canadian hero to Make a arrest.
We have now been protected . Meanwhile in downtown Kelowna Crystal meth and crack cocaine runs rampant.
How often do you think that happens? How often has that happened in the past? Since minor possession is not a crime in BC......"Do YOU really believe that: these are the targets of the RCMP?" REALLY?
What a totally outlandish, concept YOU have.
ARE you really serious?
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I would say, since pot isn't legal, people on the slopes should show some discretion and likely not ever get caught.
However, I find this over all quite amusing. I can't blame the officers wearing their uniform for free skiing, plus it does put a police presence on the hill (for issues perhaps other than weed as well) It doesn't cost taxpayers anything and business owners get a low cost police existence.
I hope on april fools they sit on the side of the slopes with a radar gun and flag people down for speeding. That would be delightful, then they just tell guys their speed.
However, I find this over all quite amusing. I can't blame the officers wearing their uniform for free skiing, plus it does put a police presence on the hill (for issues perhaps other than weed as well) It doesn't cost taxpayers anything and business owners get a low cost police existence.
I hope on april fools they sit on the side of the slopes with a radar gun and flag people down for speeding. That would be delightful, then they just tell guys their speed.