Students raising their hands in a classroom (Photo by: Jacob Wackerhausen/ iStock / Getty Images Plus)Students raising their hands in a classroom (Photo by: Jacob Wackerhausen/ iStock / Getty Images Plus)
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Local fire departments to host Safe Kids Day in Arthur

The 15th annual Safe Kids Day will take place in Arthur at the end of the month.

This annual event brings Grade 4 students from around Minto, Mapleton, and Wellington North for a day full of hands-on safety learning, hosted by the fire departments in Wellington North, Mapleton and Minto.

Students will participate in a variety of hands-on learning stations focused on personal and community safety, led by local emergency services and community organizations.

The event will take place on Thursday, May 29 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. at the Arthur Arena. There will be a morning and afternoon session with a lunch break in the middle.

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