Saskatchewan conservation officers are investigating after used oil was allegedly discharged into an ice fishing hole on the Alsask Reservoir.
The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety says officers were alerted on Jan. 17 after garbage was reported left behind at the reservoir. An officer who attended the area found several jugs of oil, including an empty container of used motor oil and a second jug containing used oil.
Officials say the officer observed evidence indicating used motor oil had been poured directly into an ice fishing hole.
Conservation officers also located other items at the scene, including a pail of automatic transmission fluid, D-cell batteries and a pair of rubber boots.
The ministry says the incident is believed to have occurred Jan. 16 and that additional evidence has been collected as part of the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact their local conservation officer or call the Saskatchewan Turn In Poachers and Polluters line at 1-800-667-7561. (Provided by West Central Online)
The Municipality would like to state that the Water Security Agency has been notified and no restrictions have been implemented as it does not affect our water supply!