Celebrating Crossing Guard Appreciation Day Today

June 1, 2018 - The City of Thunder Bay is once again celebrating the individuals that continue to make its crossing guard program a success with the 13th annual Crossing Guard Appreciation Day today.

The crossing guard program has been in place since 1947; currently 60 crossing guards are employed at the City of Thunder Bay.

"Our crossing guards provide safe crossing of busy City streets for students throughout Thunder Bay, year-round, rain or shine," said Michelle Riemer, Field Supervisor - Crossing Guards. "We appreciate their hard work and dedication and we are pleased to recognize our crossing guards through this annual appreciation day."

Those interested in joining the crossing guard program can visit: thunderbay.ca/jobs

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Contact: Michelle Riemer, Field Supervisor - Crossing Guards, 621-5395