WHEREAS Rail Safety Week will be held across Canada from September 21 to 27, 2026;
AND WHEREAS 252 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2025, resulting in 69 avoidable fatalities and 60 avoidable serious injuries;
AND WHEREAS educating and informing the public about rail safety will reduce the number of avoidable fatalities and injuries caused by incidents involving trains and people;
AND WHEREAS Operation Lifesaver is a public-private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media, and others to raise rail safety awareness;
AND WHEREAS CN and Operation Lifesaver have requested that Council adopt this proclamation in support of ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives, and prevent injuries in communities, including our County;
NOW THEREFORE, Parkland County hereby proclaims the week of September 21 to 27, 2026 as: Rail Safety Week
As signed by Mayor Rod Shaigec
