Manure spreading incident at BC Energy Regulator under investigation 

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Fort St. John RCMP is investigating after a bizarre incident in the parking lot of the province’s energy regulator last weekend.

On Sunday morning, July 28th, officers were called to the British Columbia Energy Regulator’s (BCER) offices at 6534 100th Avenue in Fort St. John.

According to the detachment’s Cst. Chad Neustaeter, police confirmed upon arrival that it was manure spread throughout.

Through investigation, they determined a red tractor pulling a manure container had entered the space at approximately 10:54 a.m. on Sunday, spreading waste all over the sidewalk and parking lot.

Police say the tractor exited approximately five minutes later, at 10:59 a.m.

The RCMP believes a red pickup with a male driver is associated with the incident.  

They say the Dodge Ram truck was on-site throughout the chaotic scene, departing about the same time as the tractor.

BCER representatives say they are unsure of the circumstances behind the incident.

In a statement, the energy authority said it has  “dedicated staff to contact if someone has concerns with energy resource activities” and “encourages people to discuss any concerns with our appropriate staff.”

RCMP is encouraging anyone who was near the area or has dashcam video to call the Fort St. John detachment at (250) 787-8100.

If you wish to remain anonymous, call Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).