The RMWB announced Thursday afternoon that effective immediately all hotels, lease properties, work camps and rental accommodations must charge the same prices that were in effect before the fire.

That means you can expect to see rates revert to what was being charged on April 30, 2016.

The price controls will stay in effect until the end of the Provincial State of Emergency which was declared on May 4, 2016.

Any operator NOT offering those pre-fire rates will be investigated and enforcement action will be taken.

“We will be monitoring this issue closely. We hope that the spirit of goodwill and co-operation associated with the lengthy evacuation will continue as we begin to rebuild our community,” said the RMWB in a release.

If you are concerned about increases should call the PULSE line at 780-743-7000.