Some new scarecrows are popping up on the Prairies, but these aren't meant for bluffing birds.
Life-size metal cut-outs of uniformed Mounties are being placed next to busy roads and intersections in Lloydminster, a city straddling the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary.
The city says the fake officers are part of a pilot "scarecrow initiative" aimed at discouraging speeders.RCMP in that community said that within six months of introducing their police scarecrows, the number of drivers caught speeding by more than 10 km/h decreased by half. Glenn Alford with the City of Lloydminster says each cut-out costs about $325 -- a fraction of what it would cost to have a real officer monitor the locations.
"The new recruits aren't much for conversation, but they have proven highly effective in their duties with other municipalities," he said.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tory says he hopes city can avoid 'second tax bill' in wake of Ford gov't cutsMayor John Tory says he hopes the city can “avoid a second tax bill” after Toronto’s city manager said the municipality may need to introduce one to offset recent funding cuts by the province.
Read more »
Pregnant woman's baby cut from womb after her murder: Chicago policeA pregnant woman whose body was found behind a home on Chicago's Southwest Side was murdered and her baby was 'forcibly removed' from her body after her death, police said.
Read more »
Ontario Minister Says Provincial Police Can Handle $46M Budget CutOntario minister says provincial police can handle $46M budget cut
Read more »
Ontario government cuts $46M from provincial police budgetOntario is planning to cut about $46 million this year from the provincial police budget.
Read more »
San Francisco may ban police, city use of facial recognitionSan Francisco is on track to become the first U.S. city to ban the use of facial recognition by police and other city agencies, reflecting a growing backlash against a technology that's creeping into airports, motor vehicle departments, stores, stadiums and home security cameras.
Read more »
Police say three people stole a dog in the city's East Danforth neighbourhoodToronto police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a dog they say was stolen in the city’s East Danforth neighbourhood on Tuesday.
Read more »
Strong outing from Stroman goes to waste in 7-2 loss to White SoxMarcus Stroman wasn't pleased to see manager Charlie Montoyo heading to the mound on Saturday.
Read more »
Blue Jays waste strong outing from Stroman in loss to White Sox - Sportsnet.caYolmer Sanchez had a home run and a pair of RBI's and Marcus Stroman didn't get any run support as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 on Saturday.
Read more »
Strong outing from Stroman goes to waste in Blue Jays’ 7-2 loss to White SoxYolmer Sanchez had a home run and a pair of RBI’s and Marcus Stroman didn’t get any run support as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 on Saturday
Read more »
Toronto school board could cut jobs, end some busing after funding cutsCanada's largest school board says it may have to eliminate jobs, some programs and end some student busing to address a multimillion-dollar funding gap created by provincial cuts.
Read more »