‘Reckless and mindless’: Penticton Indian Band guarantees authorized motion towards these chopping horse fences

Members of the Penticton Indian Band need to include the free roaming horses on their land however perimeter fences proceed to be intentionally lower.

The Chief and Council mentioned in a media launch issued right this moment, Nov. 25, that PIB Guardians and AIM Roads have been reporting the incidents repeatedly since since final 12 months.

“This can be a felony act which the Penticton Indian Band First Nations RCMP are pursuing,” the Band mentioned within the launch. “These reckless and mindless actions put the general public and the horses at pointless and unacceptable threat.”

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Distant cameras have been put in and patrols have elevated.

“Anybody caught on these PIB lands intentionally finishing up these irresponsible acts might be charged accordingly,” the Band mentioned.

The Band works with the Ministry of Transportation and AIM Roads to ensure cattle guards and entry factors are in good restore, the discharge says.

If in case you have witnessed these actions or have data on the person or people chargeable for chopping fences you are requested to contact PIB Lands Supervisor, Joan Phillip, at 250-493-0048.

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