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Halloween – police preview

Castlegar RCMP detachment outlines measures planned for keeping the peace and protecting property this Halloween
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Halloween is fast approaching. The Castlegar RCMP will have an enhanced presence to deal with any Halloween-generated issues.  Officers will be dedicated to deal with issues at Kinnaird Park, Millennium Park, the Castlegar Complex and any other potential problem areas that arise.

We will be working in partnership with City Works, Castlegar Fire Department, Selkirk Security, as well as Citizens on Patrol (COP) who will supply volunteers to enhance patrol capability. Police road blocks will be visible throughout the city. The Superintendent of City Works has ordered a closure of Kinnaird Park and Millennium Park for the evenings of October 30 and 31. The parks will close at 2:30 p.m. on the 30th and will re-open on November 1 at 9 a.m.

Anyone found inside the park deliberately defying the closure order will be removed and charged under the Parks Bylaw. A $50 penalty applies.

Parents are encouraged to urge their children to act appropriately and ensure them that what may appear to be a fun prank could have negative results. (ie: throwing apples at houses/vehicles creates damage to property and injury to innocent people). Homeowners have the right to enjoy their property and not be fearful that it will be damaged by fire or mischief-related offences. Further, it should be reiterated that should they choose to become involved in inappropriate activity, they will be held accountable for their actions.

It is important to become familiarized with the regulations relating to FIREWORKS and the contravention if found in violation.

Our goal is to provide a safe and memorable Halloween for all members of the community.

 

General Info:

FIREWORKS

1. Except between October 24 and November 1 in any given year, a person must not sell, give, or set off FIREWORKS.

2.  You must be 19 years or over to possess or set off FIREWORKS, unless under direct supervision of an adult.

3. Use of FIREWORKS is limited to private property.

4. Firecrackers require a permit which is generally only granted to the Chinese Community for specific cultural events.

5.Modifications to any FIREWORKS which can cause serious injury or damage becomes an improvised explosive device, and are subject to penalties of the Criminal Code and the Explosives Act.

6. Illegal sale, possession, storage, or use of FIREWORKS can result in charges under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Federal Explosive Act, or the Provincial FIREWORKS Act.

Example: simply having in your possession any FIREWORKS while you are under the age of 19 years old could result in a fine of $2000 and/or imprisonment for 6 months.

7.  All FIREWORKS will be seized from individuals found in violation of these Acts.

 

-Debbie Postnikoff, Corporal,

Supervisor/Media Relations Officer

RCMP Castlegar Detachment