From: "Trotter, Kate GCPE:EX" <Kate.Trotter@gov.bc.

ca>
Subject: RE: Hwy 97 task force
Date: 14 August, 2013 4:19:15 PM PDT
To: "'Joe Fries'" <jfries@pentictonwesternnews.com>

Right. Ministry spokesperson Kate Tro4er.

Sorry I cant get a4ribu;on from someone in the region. I know local is always be4er.
Regards
Kate

Kate Tro4er
Public Aairs Ocer
Ministry of Transporta;on and Infrastructure
250 356-8241

From: Joe Fries [mailto:jfries@pentictonwesternnews.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 4:12 PM
To: Trotter, Kate GCPE:EX
Cc: Gleeson, Kelly T GCPE:EX
Subject: Re: Hwy 97 task force

In my email to you on Friday, I specifically noted that the response needs to be attributable to a
person by name. I realize this is not the practice of all media outlets, but it is mine. I ran into this issue
before and had a discussion with Kelly Gleeson about it. He told me that as long as I state up front
the need for attribution, it shouldn't be a problem. So what's the problem?

Joe Fries - Reporter

Penticton Western News
Penticton, B.C.
Office: 250-492-3636 ext. 218
Cell: 250-859-0740
On Twitter:@JoeFries

On 2013-08-14, at 4:04 PM, Trotter, Kate GCPE:EX wrote:

Hi Joe
Im sorry it took so long to get this informa;on to you, and Im also sorry that I could not arrange
to provide a4ribu;on.
Would appreciate if you could a4ribute to ministry spokesperson.
Regards
Kate

The ministry appreciates the opinions and sugges;ons of
Peachlands Highway 97 Task Force Society.
The ministry has not made any decisions
regarding the long-term plans for the
highway with regards to whether future
four-laning is completed on the current
alignment or along a new route.
The ministry has ini;ated preliminary planning to assess
the predicted long-term performance of the highway
through the community.
The ministry has also started consulta;on with the City of

Peachland and its engineering group as we look at the

future of Highway 97 in and around Peachland.
As with any project, future work would have to be looked
at in context with broader priori;es.

From: "Bertrand, Stuart GCPE:EX" <Stuart.Bertrand@gov.bc.ca>

Subject: RE: Boonstock policing comment
Date: 11 September, 2014 10:45:28 AM PDT
To: Joe Fries <jfries@pentictonwesternnews.com>

Hi Joe,

Unfortunately no one is available today for a5ribu6on to the informa6on provided below.
Stu

From: Bertrand, Stuart GCPE:EX
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 9:08 AM
To: 'Joe Fries'
Subject: RE: Boonstock policing comment

Morning Joe,

Here is our response on background, not for a5ribu6on. Thanks!

Has government received any money from the Boonstock oganizers?

The Province invoiced the promoter on Sept. 5 for $176,901.10. No payment has been received
yet.
The $250,000 that the RCMP have cited represents the total costs at 100%; however, the
Province can only invoice for the costs it incurs at the 70% provincial cost share, and it is up to the
federal government to invoice the remaining 30%.

Does government typically go aRer event organizers in this manner? Is there precedent for this?

The Province invoices for a number of policing events. W hat is dierent in this case is that the
Province usually has an agreement in place before the event and despite signicant eort by the
Province to secure such an agreement in this case, Boonstock ProducXons did not sign in advance of
the event.
Its important to note that the event in quesXon was a for-prot event that presented signicant
public safety concerns for a\endees, with security falling short of what was understood to be in place
for the event.
Notably, salaries represented 76% of the policing costs for the event. The remaining 24% was for
accommodaXons, transportaXon, meals and incidentals, and other costs.
The RCMP did have to bring in members from other detachments to provide policing for this
event.

If Boonstock doesn't pay, can government go aRer it for costs? W ould it?

Its too early to speculate on what acXons may be undertaken if the invoice is not paid but the
Province remains hopeful the promoters see the need to ensure B.C.s taxpayers dont pay the bill for
their commercial enterprise.
The invoice represents actual costs incurred by the Province to have the RCMP enhance security
and public safety at the event.

From: Joe Fries [mailto:jfries@pentictonwesternnews.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 1:48 PM
To: Bertrand, Stuart GCPE:EX
Subject: Boonstock policing comment

Hi Stuart:
Looking for a comment on the press release below:
- Has government received any money from Boonstock?
- Does it typically go after event organizers in this manner?
- If Boonstock doesn't pay, can government go after it for costs? Would it?
- What else should people know?
This is an evolving story, so the sooner the better, but absolute deadline is noon Thursday. Thanks.
Joe

Joe Fries | Reporter

Penticton Western News
Penticton, B.C.
Office: 250-492-3636 ext. 218
Cell: 250-859-0740
Fax: 250-492-9843
On Twitter:@JoeFries

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From: Kristi Patton <editor@pentictonwesternnews.com>

Subject: Fwd: Penticton - Boonstock review
Date: 10 September, 2014 9:44:45 AM PDT
To: Joe Fries <jfries@pentictonwesternnews.com>
Kristi Patton
EDITOR
PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS

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office: 250-492-3636 EXT.215

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From: "bcrcmp_news bcrcmp_news" <bcrcmp_news.PO4.EDIV1@rcmpgrc.gc.ca>

Subject: Penticton - Boonstock review
Date: 10 September, 2014 9:31:23 AM PDT
To: <bcrcmp.PO1.EDIV1@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>
Security concerns increase policing costs
September 10, 2014
Penticton - The Penticton RCMP has compiled their stats and completed a cost analysis of policing

operations directly related to the Boonstock Music Festival held over the August Long Weekend but
the numbers don't tell the whole story. While 150 police files, including 38 prisoners held, can be
attributed directly to the event, the RCMP role changed significantly due to gaps identified in the
private security. Enforcement efforts were replaced by a focus on security and public safety so that
those gaps could be addressed.
"We can only speculate what the numbers might have been had we been left to simply police the
event as planned," says Superintendent Kevin Hewco, Officer in Charge of the Penticton RCMP. "A
great deal of discretion was used during the event for lesser offences when our role changed from
enforcement to security and public safety."
Not only did the policing role change due to security concerns, but so did the policing resources.
Initially estimated to cost around $200,000, the final two days required more officers in the event
grounds to compensate for identified deficiencies, with the new policing cost evaluation just over
$250,000. It is incumbent upon the promoter to reimburse the Provincial Government for these
special event policing costs so that they do not become a burden to taxpayers.
It is impossible to say with complete certainty, but the lack of liquor licence likely kept the policing
costs from escalating even further.
"I believe that the security concerns that we identified would only have been compounded had the
event been issued a liquor licence," states Supt. Hewco. "Our ability to maintain order and relative
safety at this event is attributable to our increased resources and the limited availability of liquor on
site."
The Penticton RCMP will continue to work with local government and the event organizer for any
future promotions in order to advocate for safety and security.
"The planning of any major event plays a significant role in its success and safety," says Supt.
Hewco. "From our view, I cannot label this event as a success, especially considering the fact that a
young woman died."
Released by:
S/Sgt. Kurt Lozinski
A/OIC Penticton
250-770-4709
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From: Joe Fries <jfries@pentictonwesternnews.com>

Subject: Re: interview request - Osoyoos mussel boat
Date: 8 October, 2014 9:47:01 AM PDT
To: "Herborg, Matthias ENV:EX" <Matthias.Herborg@gov.bc.ca>
Thanks
Joe Fries | Reporter
Penticton Western News
Penticton, B.C.
Office: 250-492-3636 ext. 218
Cell: 250-859-0740
Fax: 250-492-9843
On Twitter:@JoeFries
On 2014-10-08, at 9:44 AM, Herborg, Matthias ENV:EX wrote:

Hi Joe

I have forwarded your request to our media people for approval, I am more than happy to discuss this,

Ma;hias

From: Joe Fries [mailto:jfries@pentictonwesternnews.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2014 8:31 AM
To: Herborg, Matthias ENV:EX
Subject: interview request - Osoyoos mussel boat

Hello:
As I mentioned in my voicemail this morning, I'm working on a story about the boat that was flagged
at the Osoyoos border crossing in March with mussels attached to it.
Attached to this email is a single page from my FOI request response package. It would seem to
suggest a difference of opinion between you and conservation officers on how best to handle the
situation. As such, I'd like to give you the chance to comment.
I presume that if you want to talk, you'll have to get clearance from communications, so I'll leave it in
your hands. I'd like to do the interview by end of day if at all possible. I suspect it'll just take a few
minutes by phone. Thanks. Joe

Joe Fries | Reporter

Penticton Western News
Penticton, B.C.
Office: 250-492-3636 ext. 218
Cell: 250-859-0740
Fax: 250-492-9843
On Twitter:@JoeFries

From: "Karn, David GCPE:EX" <David.Karn@gov.bc.ca>

Subject: Ministry of Environment
Date: 8 October, 2014 4:51:37 PM PDT
To: "'jfries@pentictonwesternnews.com'" <jfries@pentictonwesternnews.com>
Joe, a'ribu,on to the Ministry of Environment

The discussion referred to in this par,cular scenario is part of the normal process to iden,fy the most suitable enforcement response.

This was the rst mussel boat incident CO sta from that region have been involved in.

The vessel was a large commercially hauled boat which was easily decontaminated at the des,na,on with no risk of mussel introduc,on between the
border and des,na,on,

Once provincial sta were sa,sed that all traces of mussels had been removed from the boat, it was released on March 14 and authorized to enter B.C.
waters.

Mussel defence in the Pacic Northwest is a combined eort among all jurisdic,ons.

Educa,ng commercial boat haulers is an important part of mussel defence for B.C. and the Pacic Northwest.