Pubdate: Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Source: Fernie Free Press(CN BC)
Copyright: 2002 Sterling News Service Ltd.
Contact:  http://sterlingnews.com/Fernie
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/999
Author: Naomi McCannan

CITY SUPPORTS DFZS WITH SIGNS

The City of Fernie has donated $300 for the purchase of signs and 
installation of those signs for the Drug Free Zone initiative.

The Drug Free Zone is a partnership between the City of Fernie, School 
District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) and the RCMP to have a drug free zone 
around the schools so it's a safe learning environment.

Fernie RCMP Const. Mike Casault says they've already raised approximately 
$900 for signs around Isabella Dicken and Max Turyk elementary schools as 
well as Fernie Secondary.

"And we are requesting that the city purchase some signs to put around the 
skateboard park," he said.

The signs will be set up around the schools and park for a two-block 
radius. People caught in drug related crimes within the zone will be 
subject to double or triple the fines and punishments for the same offences 
outside the zone.

For more information on the DFZs or to make a donation to the program, 
contact the Fernie RCMP office. Sponsorship for DFZ signs is also available.
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