Send A Shout-Out to Your Favourite Crossing Guard During Crossing Guard Appreciation Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2025

FORT ERIE, ON –The Town of Fort Erie in partnership with the Ontario Traffic Council is encouraging residents to show their support and appreciation for their neighbourhood Crossing Guards during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, June 2nd - 6th, 2025.

Join us by celebrating the School Crossing Guards across the Province of Ontario in this annual event!

Help us recognize individuals across our city whose assistance helps young residents with safe daily commutes to and from school.

To learn more about becoming a Crossing Guard in the Town of Fort Erie, which is one of Canada’s best and most livable cities, a place where people, nature and business thrive, visit us at www.forterie.ca/en/living-in-fort-erie/school-crossing-guards, or contact us at by email at engineering@forterie.ca.

"Our School Crossing Guards are true community heroes, braving all kinds of weather to ensure the safety of our children on their way to and from school. Their dedication and service play a vital role in making Fort Erie a safe and welcoming place for families. On behalf of the Town of Fort Erie, I extend my heartfelt appreciation for their commitment and encourage all residents to join us in celebrating their efforts during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week." - Wayne Redekop,Town of Fort Erie Mayor

Quick Facts/Fun Facts

• The Town currently employs 17 school crossing guards.
• The Town offers a free in-school Road Safety Program for Grade 3 Students.
• As of January 1, 2016, all vehicles and cyclists are required by the Ontario Highway Traffic Act to stop and wait until children and Crossing Guards have cleared the entire roadway at school crossings before proceeding.

Support your local School Crossing Guards by:

• Stop when a School Crossing Guard raises his or her stop sign.
• Take notice of whether a Guard is on duty and slow down when approaching school crossing locations.
• Obey the law. Remain stopped until all children AND the Guard have completely exited the roadway.
• Proceed with caution. Obey posted speed limits and observe all NO Stopping and NO Parking signs. Park in designated areas only.