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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
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Ashcroft phases out open burning Ashcroft Council has given notice that 2012 will be the last year for open burning in Ashcroft. The issue will be formally discussed at the June 11 Council meeting. Council has heard from citizens in past years who have asked them to ban burning, but this year Council decided to act. Forty-six per cent of BC municipalities have a complete burning ban said Administrator Michelle Allen when asked by councillors. Coun. Jackie Tegart said several people approached her about the medical issues they experience when their neighbours burn their yard waste. “We have Spring pickup, recycling and composting here now,” she said. Mayor Andy Anderson noted that yard waste now has a separate place at the landfill. Open burning in October will be reduced to a two-week period from four, and it will be the last time Ashcroft residents will be permitted to burn.
61 person-caused wildfires since April The Kamloops Fire Centre has responded to 61 person-caused fires since April 1. Forestry officials have also received reports of oversized bonfires and graduation party fires. Only campfires smaller than a half-metre wide by a half-metre tall are permitted in the Kamloops, Vernon, Penticton, Merritt and Lillooet Fire Zones. People should avoid lighting a campfire in windy conditions and must ensure that at least eight litres of water are available nearby to fully extinguish the fire. Never leave a campfire unattended. Anyone found in contravention of an open fire ban may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. Although some precipitation has been forecast, the majority of the Kamloops Fire Centre is experiencing “moderate” to “high” fire danger ratings.
Clinton’s rodeo parade had everything going for it last week - beautiful weather and scores of happy people. (Above) Councillors Wayne Marchant and Susan Swan, and Mayor Jim Rivett. Behind them is Chief Larry Fletcher of the High Bar Indian Band. (Above, left): Cst. Rob Welsman leads the parade.
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