A spooky and scary mist lay across the land in St. Albert as all the ghosts and ghouls get ready to trick-or-treat.
Currently it’s -1.2 C at the Villeneuve weather station with mist and a 9 km/h breeze out of the east making it feel like -4 C. Visibility is down to 5 km.
Environment Canada expects clouds to be overhead for most of the day, with a chance of flurries beginning at lunch with winds up to 15 km/h, but clearing by 2 p.m.
Partly cloudy conditions with a 10 km/h breeze will persist through peak trick-or-treating hours, during which St. Albert RCMP hope residents will heed a few Halloween safety tips.
“Everyone has a role to play in keeping our community safe and working together allows all the little Ghosts & Goblins to have a safe and happy Halloween,” S/Sgt. Dwayne Moore said in an email.
For parents:
- Ensure costumes are bright, visible, and free of long trailing fabric to prevent tripping hazards
- Face paint allows for better visibility than a mask and reduces the risk of obstructing your child’s vision
- Only visit homes that are well-lit and welcoming to trick-or-treaters, and avoid houses that are dark or have no decorations
- Remind your kids to look both ways before crossing the street and to use sidewalks whenever possible. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic
- Always supervise young children while trick-or-treating, and consider going in groups for added safety
- Check your child’s candy for any signs of tampering or unwrapped items before allowing them to eat it
