The MFD is excited to announce the return of the bicycle helmet “ticketing” program!
Starting next week, MFD members will be out on patrol, scanning the streets of Martensville, looking for young scooter, bike, and other wheeled riders wearing their helmets.
“This year we have partnered with Canadian Tire in Martensville for a sponsored bike and helmet, just as we did last year. Each youngster that we see wearing a helmet will receive an entry ticket to be entered into the bike draw which they can fill out and return to Canadian Tire. That draw will take place towards the end of the summer season,” said Levi Schutz, Volunteer Firefighter and First Responder with the Martensville Fire Department.
In addition to the bike draw, Martensville 7-11 has provided passes for free slushies. Kids will get a picture provided to them to color, and when it’s returned to 7-11, they will receive their free drink.
“Martensville A&W has provided a number of coupons for a free root beer, and Martensville Co-op has donated free slushies as well for our program as they have done in previous years.”
Kids wearing their helmets properly while on anything with wheels will be the target for firefighters handing out the tickets.
“Please note and remind children that our members will only be out wearing duty uniforms and driving marked Martensville Fire apparatus to ensure they can be safely identified by the children.”
A special thanks to the sponsors of this program:
Martensville A&W, Martensville Coop, Martensville 7-11, and Martensville Canadian Tire.
