This project aims to decrease speeds on the roads around the new playground by using signage and a solar speed radar sign. Signs will be in English and the Plains Cree language, to promote their traditional language.

The Saulteau First Nation have a new playground for their community. In order to support safety on the roadways adjacent to the playground, the community has been awarded funding to increase signage indicating new safety measures such as a reduced speed, signal children are at play and promote healthy environments. In addition to the signs being in English, new signage will be installed promoting their traditional Plains Cree language.

“Saulteau First Nations has been focusing efforts on creating public gathering spaces to enrich social interaction and encourage healthy lifestyles; the funding received through the Vision Zero in Road Safety for Vulnerable Road Users Program will no doubt increase the safety of our outdoor gathering spaces, parks, and playgrounds, by providing signage to slow down drivers where children are at play. Thank you Northern Health Authority for this program!”

- Teena Demeulemeester, TREP Supervisor, Saulteau First Nations

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