An electric fence put up around a property on the 1900 block 95th Street in North Battleford, along with signage indicating the same, has been ordered taken down by the city.
That order was issued by bylaw enforcement and was being appealed by the property owners.
The electric fence had been put up by the owners to discourage vandalism.
The nuisance and abatement bylaw prohibits a fence of that nature, said Fire Chief Albert Headrick, who added there had been complaints about it from the general public to the RCMP and also to the city clerk.
The solar-powered fence emits a small charge of six volts, which is enough, said Headrick, to cause problems for those with pacemakers.
He called it a liability issue for the property owners and also for his department for knowing it exists.
Headrick noted special constable Ross MacAngus has been working with the property owners to find a fair resolution to the situation. It’s anticipated there will be a report back to council on what transpired.
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