Strathcona County RCMP, Enforcement Services and Emergency Services in partnership with Strathcona County Victim Services invite families to safely trick-or-treat outside Fire Station # 6 at 915 Bison Way, Sherwood Park.
This spook-tacular outdoor event will give kids the chance to meet local first responders including RCMP and Enforcement officers, firefighters, Safety Bear and Sparky, and get some treats and safety tips for Hallowe’en, while supplies last. Families are reminded to ensure everyone is dressed for the weather.
There will be no access to building facilities.
“We encourage kids to come dressed up in their costumes to trick-or-treat and interact with our staff,” says Constable Cheri-Lee Smith, Strathcona County RCMP Community Policing.
Whether you’re a trick-or-treater or staying home, Mounties have also issued some trick-or-treat safety tips.
Tips for trick-or-treaters:
- Wear bright coloured costumes and use reflective tape or glow sticks to be more visible to drivers.
- Use a flashlight and stay in well-lit areas.
- Wear make-up instead of a mask. Masks can impair your vision and hearing. If you wear a mask, remove while walking from house to house and crossing streets.
- Always walk on sidewalks.
- Stay on one side of the street. Safely cross the street to the houses on the other side. Do not crisscross back-and-forth.
- Stay on the doorstep or sidewalk. Never go inside the home or car of someone you don’t know.
- Have your guardian check your treats before eating them.
- Be accompanied by a trusted adult.
- Travel in groups if you are unsupervised.
Tips for homeowners:
- Keep porch lights or external security lights on.
- Keep doors clear and accessible and avoid decorations that are flammable or pose a tripping hazard.
- Don’t invite children inside your home.
- Only pass out commercially wrapped candy and snacks.
- Keep pets indoors as they may be easily scared by children in costumes.
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