By Vanessa Ybarra

Canada Day celebrations relatively calm for RCMP

Jul 2, 2017 | 7:25 AM

KAMLOOPS —  Kamloopsians lived up to Canadians reputation as one of the most polite and kind in the world over the weekend.

According to Kamloops RCMP Sergeant Darren Michels, police responded to minimal incidents at this year’s Canada Day celebration at Riverside Park. 

“This year was a very calm year, everyone seemed to be behaving themselves,” said Michels. “We didn’t have a lot of issues that needed to be addressed besides a few minor alcohol pour outs and the odd intoxicated person that we had to be taken care of until they were sober.”

Michels says most Riverside Park events are family-friendly which helps keep trouble away. 

“I think people are getting used to large events in the park like Canada Day and Ribfest,” said Michels. “People see them as family events and we seem to do quite well compared to other communities.”

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