June 2, 2015 - The City of Thunder Bay is once again celebrating the individuals that continue to make its crossing guard program a success with the 10th annual Crossing Guard Appreciation Day on Friday, June 5.
The crossing guard program has been in place since 1947; currently, 64 crossing guards are employed by the City of Thunder Bay.
"The Crossing Guard program is a very important one," said Michelle Riemer, Field Supervisor - Crossing Guards. "Our crossing guards provide safe crossing of busy City streets for school children throughout Thunder Bay, all-year-round, rain or shine.
"We appreciate their continued dedication and hard work, and we're pleased to recognize our crossing guards through this annual appreciation day."
Those interested in joining the crossing guard program can visit thunderbay.ca/jobs or visit the City of Thunder Bay's Human Resources Department at 141 May St. for more information.
* Note to media - interviews with crossing guards can be arranged by contacting Kris Ketonen, Communications Officer, at 474-4810.
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Contact: Michelle Riemer, Field Supervisor - Crossing Guards, 621-5395
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