Lac Ste. Anne County Proclaims Rail Safety Week
County partners with CN and Operation Lifesaver to promote safety awareness
Lac Ste. Anne County is joining communities across Canada in recognizing Rail Safety Week, taking place September 15–21, 2025.
The proclamation, signed by Reeve Joe Blakeman on September 4, highlights the importance of raising awareness about the dangers of railway crossings and trespassing. In 2024 alone, there were 261 railway crossing and trespassing incidents in Canada, resulting in 68 preventable fatalities and 58 serious injuries.
“Educating and informing the public about rail safety can save lives,” said Reeve Blakeman. “By reminding people that railway rights-of-way are private property and by encouraging everyone to look, listen, and obey traffic laws near railways, we can reduce these avoidable tragedies.”
The County’s proclamation supports the efforts of CN Rail and Operation Lifesaver, a national public–private partnership dedicated to rail safety education in collaboration with governments, Indigenous communities, police services, media, and the rail industry.
“Educating and informing the public about rail safety can save lives.”
Rail Safety Week serves as a reminder to motorists and pedestrians alike to stay alert, stay safe, and respect the rails. Let’s work together to look, listen, and live.
For further information on Rail Safety week please visit the CN Rail Safety website.
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