Lower Similkameen Indian Band catches motorbike trespassing on reserve lands during off-road ban
LSIB Guardians say the rider and bike were trespassing and violating provincial and band restrictions meant to reduce wildfire risk.
- On Thursday, August 13, Lower Similkameen Indian Band Guardians discovered a motorcyclist riding in the Paul Creek area at 4:46 p.m. while responding to a potential wildfire.
- An off-road vehicle ban has been in effect throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, Southeast, and parts of the Cariboo fire centres since August 10, prompting the enforcement action.
- In contravention of restrictions, the rider was trespassing on reserve lands belonging to the LSIB, Upper Similkameen Indian Band , and Penticton and Snpink Indian Band .
- Following the encounter, LSIB issued a public reminder that these prohibitions protect "the safety of ALL people, all living things, and the waters," said the LSIB.
- Emphasizing their commitment to community safety, the LSIB urged residents and visitors to respect regulations, warning them to "Please do NOT be that person.
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Responding to possible wildfire, Lower Similkameen Band finds motorcycle rider in backcountry
A motorcycle rider found in the backcountry prompted a public reminder from the Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB) of the off-road vehicle ban in effect throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. While responding to a possible wildfire in the Paul Creek area at 4:46 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, LSIB Guardians encountered a “motorbike on a cross-country ride.” “Not only were the rider and their bike in contravention of off-road vehicle restrictions and…
Lower Similkameen Indian Band catches motorbike trespassing on reserve lands during off-road ban
The Lower Similkameen Indian Band caught an unwelcome rider on their lands Thursday. The band said in a news release issued fFriday that they were responding to a possible wildland fire in the Paul Creek area just before 5 p.m. While using the Paul Creek Forest Service Road for access, they ran in...
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