The North Battleford Fire Department took part in an awareness event outside McKitrick Community School on Wednesday. (Facebook/McKitrick Community School)

By Angela Brown

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Drivers urged to watch speed for safe back to school year

Sep 2, 2021 | 2:47 PM

With many schools back in session this week the City of North Battleford is reminding drivers to watch their speeds around school zones.

The city’s Community Safety Officer (CSO) Commander Alain Manibal said members are out encouraging everyone to stay safe on the roads.

“The effort over here is basically to welcome the kids back to school, to show that we are around the school zone all year round, not just at the start of the school year, and to promote safety around school zones,” he said.

Some of the CSO members and the North Battleford Fire Department were outside McKitrick Community School Wednesday reminding drivers to look out for more activity in the area, and to reduce their speed.

Manibal advises drivers to follow the 30 kilometres per hour speed limit around school zones.

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The City of North Battleford warns speeders in school zones that they can face fines of $300 or more.

“Speeding in school zones is a serious and potentially deadly offence,” the city said in its release.

Drivers are also warned not to use their handheld cellphones or similar devices while driving, which can result in a fine of $580 for the first offence.

They must also be aware to stop at least five metres from the front or rear of a school bus displaying its safety lights and its stop-arm, or face a fine of $360.

Drivers also risk demerit points for offences as well.

McKitrick Community School principal Amanda Risling is thrilled to welcome children back to school for the new school year this week for the school’s staggered start.

One of the Community Safety Officers visited the school Thursday to meet with staff and students.

“[They were] reminding families that it’s important for us to be aware that kids are getting dismissed [from school in the day], and getting dropped off in the mornings,” Risling said. “As a community, we have to look after our kiddos. So I was really happy to have that community representation. Also, I so appreciate our families that are working so hard to keep our school zones safe as well.”

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