Members of the Boyle RCMP detachment continue their search for a man who went missing at Skeleton Lake.
According to an RCMP press release, officers responded to a complaint about a boater in distress May 23 at approximately 9:40 a.m.
The release said that a witness noted a man calling out for help as it appeared that he had fallen out of his boat. The release also stated that authorities do not believe that he survived.
In a May 28 interview, Cpl. Ron Bumbry with Alberta RCMP media relations said the search was ongoing, hampered over the weekend by high winds and boat traffic on the lake.
Boyle RCMP, along with Lac La Biche search and rescue, Alberta conservation officers, and the Boyle, Athabasca and Caslan volunteer fire departments each deployed their members and boats in their search for the victim.
The release said that the family has been notified, but that the name of the man is not being released.
Late-night joyride
A 68-year-old man is scheduled to appear in a Boyle Provincial Court room June 26 after a police radar clocked him going 64 km/h over the posted limit.
According to a Boyle RCMP press release, officers were patrolling Highway 63 just south of the village May 24, at approximately 2 a.m. While on patrol, they observed a vehicle travelling at a speed that was well above the posted speed limit.
According to the release, police obtained a reading on radar of 164 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was issued a court summons for speeding.
"Travelling at such a high rate of speed is totally unacceptable, and a prime example of aggressive driving behaviour," Cst. Andrew Deme said in the press release. "Driving, especially late at night you need to be cautious of other vehicles and wildlife close to the highway. Driving at excessive speeds can effect one's reaction time, which would lead to a collision. This is all preventable, and we want everyone to drive safe and most importantly get where they need to be safely."
The driver's identity has not been released.
– With files from Allendria Brunjes
