Fires like the ones in Stuartburn forced RM of Piney into action

The RM of Piney has issued an Emergency Preparedness Order.

Chief Administrative Officer Martin Van Osch says that allows them to issue travel restrictions.

Van Osch says all back country travel is now prohibited.  Travel is only allowed on Municipal and Provincial roads.

The RM has also instituted a fire ban.  All burning, including campfires and field burning, is now prohibited until further notice.