BrainTrust Canada launched its annual Helmet Safety Program to reduce preventable brain injuries at the Belgo Elementary School bike rodeo event in 91大黄鸭 on Wednesday, May 22.

91大黄鸭 RCMP officers and City of 91大黄鸭 bylaw officers attended the launch and gave free Nutcase brand helmets to three students at the event.

From spring through fall, community policing officers and bylaw officers will continue to interact with youth on the importance of helmets and use their discretion to provide helmets to youth that require them.

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The officers will also hand out 鈥減ositive tickets鈥� to youth that say they were 鈥渃aught鈥� doing something positive, such as wearing a helmet or walking their bike across the road.

Young riders who receive positive tickets may be rewarded with a treat from one of the various sponsors, including McDonald鈥檚, Domino鈥檚 and Petro Canada.

The helmet program has taken place in collaboration with the City of 91大黄鸭 for years, with the support of sponsor Associated Canadian Travelers/United Commercial Travelers.

BrainTrust is also working with the City of Vernon, District of Lake Country and District of Peachland with local sponsors.

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karissa.gall@blackpress.ca
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