06/08/2026
π¨ Public Notice β Safe Grad Mock Accident Exercise π¨
Residents may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles and hear sirens in the Antigonish area on Monday, June 8, beginning around 10:30 a.m.
The Antigonish Fire Department, RCMP, EHS, and partner agencies will be conducting a Safe Grad Mock Accident Exercise at Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School.
Please note: This is only a training exercise. There is no actual emergency.
Emergency vehicles will travel from the Antigonish Arena parking lot via Fairview Street, Highland Drive, and Braemore Avenue en route to the school.
Thank you for your understanding as local emergency services work together to promote safe driving awareness for graduating students. πππ
Public Notice β Safe Grad Mock Accident Exercise
On Monday, June 8, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Antigonish Town Fire Department, in partnership with the RCMP, EHS, and other emergency response agencies, will be conducting a Safe Grad mock accident exercise for the graduating class of Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School.
As part of the exercise, emergency vehicles will depart from the Antigonish Arena parking lot and travel along Fairview Street, Highland Drive, and Braemore Avenue before arriving at the school.
Please be advised that this is only an exercise, and there is no actual emergency. The event is being held for graduating students and school faculty as part of the school's Safe Grad program, helping to raise awareness about the consequences of impaired and distracted driving and the importance of making safe choices.
Residents may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles in the area during this time. We thank the public for their understanding and cooperation as we work with our community partners to deliver this important educational program.
This is an exercise only.
Antigonish Town Fire Department