RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF
SHELL
RIVER
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
The temporary
burning ban has been lifted; however, please be aware that if conditions change,
and we again experience extreme dryness or high winds, the ban may be
reinstated.
The regulations are:
1.
THAT any person that sets out a fire shall keep the fire under
control at all times so as not to
endanger forests or property.
2.
THAT no fire shall be set and left unattended.
3.
THAT no fire shall be set when fire conditions are extreme or
hazardous.
4.
THAT any person that sets out a fire shall bear responsibility for
all property damages which
may result.
5.
THAT any person that sets out a fire shall fireguard
that area as required under the terms of
the Fires Prevention Act.
6.
THAT any person who contravenes, or neglects, omits, fails, or
refuses, to observe any
provision of this Act is guilty of an offence
and is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine set
out in the Fires
Prevention Act and in default of payment thereof to imprisonment for a term
as stated in this Act.
PLEASE NOTE: Anyone that intends to burn grass, stubble, scrub, etc.
requires a burning permit from the RM of Shell River. There is no charge for the
permit.
Please call the Municipal Office at 937-4430 for more information.
