Stampede hosts Farm Safety Day

By audreywhelan

Posted May 26, 2016 6:54 am.

Last Updated May 26, 2016 6:55 am.

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Thursday is Farm Safety Day at the Calgary Stampede grounds.

The event, presented by Altalink, is aimed at rural youth Grades 6 to 9.

There will be a variety of interactive activities on things like livestock and farm equipment safety, working with electricity, distracted driving, and first aid.

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