September 21, 2011 | Category: General
The kids are back in school and for many, their favourite part of the school day is leaving school grounds to grab lunch with friends. But too much fun at lunch can result in the need to rush back to school to avoid being late. And if there are railway tracks on the route back,
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September 14, 2011 | Category: Events, General
Hey teachers!
Are you looking for a way to get your students’ creative juices flowing?
Would you like to incorporate multimedia activities into their learning?
Are you interested in an innovative way to teach kids about keeping themselves safe?
We’ve got great news for you!
Operation Lifesaver’s national “OFF THE RAILS” contest for kids between the ages of 11
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September 7, 2011 | Category: Events, General
All aboard! This fall, Operation Lifesaver is putting kids in the engineer’s seat and inviting them to put on their creative caps to come up with a thought provoking and engaging rail safety message that encourages youth to stay off railway tracks.
Calling all teachers, parents, coaches, team leaders and guardians!
You know that Operation Lifesaver is
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September 6, 2011 | Category: Press Release
OTTAWA, September 6, 2011 – Operation Lifesaver, Canada’s dedicated not-for-profit organization focused on preventing impacts associated with train collisions with motor vehicles and trespassing on rail property, today launched “OFF THE RAILS” a nation-wide rail safety contest designed for 11-14year olds.
“Youngsters do not always assess risk well, sometimes going as far as engaging in unsafe
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August 31, 2011 | Category: General
We hate to say it but it’s unavoidable – summer is coming to an end. The days are already shorter and there’s a greater chance that you’ll end up driving when it’s dark. And if you’re driving near rural railway crossings, pay close attention.
Rural railway crossings have special reflective signs to warn drivers at night.
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