On Saturday May 6th, Stettler RCMP observed a Stettler male on Buffalo Lake fishing from a small boat.

Stettler Fish and Wildlife was contacted, confirming that the fishing season is currently closed due to fish spawning, not opening until May 15th, 2017.

As a result of a joint investigation by Stettler Fish and Wildlife and Stettler RCMP, the 33yr old male has been charged with offences related to Impaired Operation of a Boat/Vessel; to attend court in Stettler later this summer.

Other offences included Unsafe Storage of Firearms and other Provincial Statutes.

Stettler RCMP would like to remind the public that Impaired Driving laws pertain to boats, off highway vehicles and any other recreational vehicles.