Penticton Indian Band sets firm boundaries about activities on their land
PIB not a playgroundPhoto: CastanetFile photo of Penticton Indian Band sign. The Penticton Indian Band is reminding the public of boundaries they have put in place to keep their land safe, especially during. . .
PIB not a playgroundPhoto: CastanetFile photo of Penticton Indian Band sign. The Penticton Indian Band is reminding the public of boundaries they have put in place to keep their land safe, especially during wildfire season. In a public notice issued Friday, the PIB said council is becoming "increasingly frustrated and concerned" about reports of activities and incidents. "Of particular concern is the number of reports or calls our PIB Fire Department, First Nations Police or the RCMP attend which are becoming more common [and] are related to non-band member guests invited into and living in our community by PIB member and CP Landowners," the notice reads. "Guests and businesses who ignore and choose to violate Penticton Indian Band Bylaws obviously have snow no respect and a complete disregard to the safety and well being of our community. This type of behaviour . . . will no longer be tolerated by this council. "Any non-band member who breaks band bylaws, specifically related to trespassing, fire protection and community safety, will be asked to leave with the help of PIB First Nations RCMP. "The Penticton Indian Reserve lands are not your safe haven. The Penticton Indian Reserve lands are not your personal play area. "Currently, all back roads, trails and forest service roads on PIB lands are closed to public access. No back road recreational vehicle activity is allowed. E-bikes and dirt bikes are included in the restrictions. More Penticton News