The public can expect an increased police presence throughout the Sea to Sky over the May long weekend, according to a release from the RCMP Thursday, May 20.
Starting tomorrow, there will be an increased police presence along Highway 99, on Crown land, rec sites and provincial parks, as well as local waterways “including but not limited to the Howe Sound, Lillooet Lake, Andersen Lake, Alta Lake, and peace and police officers patrolling throughout the corridor over the weekend,” the release said.
Law enforcement’s areas of focus this weekend stretch from north of Pemberton to Lions Bay, and into the backcountry in Garibaldi and up through the Squamish Valley system, police indicated.
“We have been working with the BC Traffic Services, Department of Fisheries, BC Conservation Services, Natural Resource Officers, BC Parks Rangers, Forestry, District of Squamish Bylaw, Resort Municipality of Whistler Bylaw, West Coast Marine Section and the Integrated First Nations Unit to create a collaborative approach for highway, backcountry, water and trail system presence,” said Sgt. Sascha Banks. “Our seasonal plans focus on lawful enjoyment, safety, and enforcement of orders such as the current Public Health Orders. We resonate our local governments message in the Sea to Sky that this is the time to stay local, if you do not live here enjoy the Sea to Sky later, and do not travel unless for essential reasons.”
