For those interested... As well the trial dates for the Minnie Lake, Stoney Lake case is set for 15 days in January, 2017
Ban Lifted...
Tuesday, 17 May 2016 12:46 Written by Jamie Ballam
400 metre ban lifted for fisherman arrested and charged following protest at Corbett Lake.
Despite having their initial court date pushed this morning, Rick McGowan and two of the other 6 members of the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club arrested and charged with criminal mischief back on Dec 15th, 2015 met with Crown Council in Merritt earlier today.
"Because we showed up the order to stay away from the lake is now vacated. The crown can dick around with charges until whenever they want, but if they're gonna pursue charges they will have to actually serve us again and provide some disclosure."
According to Merritt RCMP Sgt Norm Fleming the court date for the six was pushed earlier today because clarification was needed from Crown Council before proceeding with the charges of criminal mischief, although a timeline for that happening is not known.
As for McGowan, he confirms the group plans to meet this week to discuss their options moving forward, which may or may not include another protest at the lake, despite continued warnings from Merritt RCMP that it remains illegal to access the lake without consent.
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