Saskatoon Ex introduces increased safety measures after bear spray incidents in 2022 – Saskatoon | 24CA News
The begin of the Saskatoon Ex is simply days away, and after bear spray incidents overshadowed a number of the festivities final yr, extra security measures are being put in place.
After tickets are bought, folks should undergo a metallic detector earlier than they’ll enter the fairgrounds. Bags, strollers, wagons and extra will all be searched by safety.
“Metal detection is the standard for the live entertainment industry,” SaskTel Centre mentioned in an announcement. “The safety of fans and artists is our top priority and by adding this extra precaution, which might take another 30 seconds for fans, it is worth it to keep the environment as safe as possible.”
Prohibited gadgets embrace skateboards, bear spray, garden chairs, alcohol and medicines. A full checklist of prohibited gadgets may be discovered on the Saskatoon Exhibition web site.
Susan Kuzma, the supervisor of signature occasions at Prairie Land Park, mentioned the general safety has been elevated for the occasion.
“Every bag will be searched this year and it really is following the other larger events at the SaskTel Centre,” she mentioned. “We want to keep everybody safe and that’s really our goal is to make sure that safety is a top priority within the fair itself.”
Kuzma mentioned a second fence has additionally been added across the space, quite than only one to stop folks from placing issues below the fence and choosing them up as soon as they get in.
Saskatoon Police may even have a presence all through the grounds, just like yearly on the ex.
“Similar to many large events, the Saskatoon Police Service becomes involved in the planning of the Exhibition from a safety perspective very early on,” police mentioned in an announcement. “An operational plan was developed and, consistent with past years, involves a visible police presence within the Exhibition grounds to support public safety and ensure adequate police response in the event of an emergency.
“Further, officers will be facilitating the increase in traffic flow through the area to minimize any disruption.”
Kuzma mentioned a second fence has additionally been added across the space, quite than only one to stop folks from placing issues below the fence and choosing them up as soon as they get in.
The Saskatoon Ex runs Aug. 8-13.
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