Media Availability: Mayor and special guests kick-off Safety Expo 2017
Media are invited to attend the kick-off for the 14th Annual Safety Expo. Hosted by The City of Calgary, the Safety Expo gives Grade 5 and 6 students from Calgary schools a hands-on way to learn how to stay safe at home, school and play with more than 30 interactive exhibitors from The City and partnering organizations. Mayor Naheed Nenshi will be joined by Councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart, Honourary Chair of the Safety Expo Committee, Councillor Richard Pootmans, along with special guests, including: Calgary Roughnecks, Olympians, the acappella band HOJA, and City of Calgary service dogs.
Over 4,000 students and teachers are expected to attend this year’s Safety Expo. The event also features workshops on topics including anti-bullying and online safety. Safety Expo bus transportation is sponsored by ENMAX.
Who:
- Mayor Naheed Nenshi
- Councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart, Honourary Chair of the Safety Expo Committee
- Councillor Richard Pootmans
When: Wednesday, March 8, at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Municipal Building Atrium, 800 MacLeod Trail S.E.
For more information, please visit YYCSafetyExpo.