J.W. Walker School participates in Safe Crossing Day

Safe Kids Canada and CN launched the Safe Crossing Program to raise awareness of safety at railway crossings. Constable Peter LeDrew of the CN Police was joined by OPP officers to promote this important message to SK to Grade 3 students at J.W. Walker School on October 27, 2005.

The officers spoke to students about safely crossing railway tracks. The group, including teachers and parent chaperones, then walked to the railway crossing location on McIrvine Road to practice the method of safe crossing. The message was reinforced when students stood safely back as a train, arranged by CN, arrived on the tracks. At the end of the session, students were given a tip sheet for parents on how to teach their kids about safety around railway tracks.

Fort Frances is one of only ten communities across the country that was chosen to participate in the Safe Crossing Program.