On Sunday at 2 a.m., clocks will be jumping one hour ahead to 3 a.m. for Daylight Saving Time.
Maskwacis RCMP recommend the following safety tips on how to deal with the time change, especially when driving:
- Use the time change as a reminder to check that your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly and replace batteries if needed. These devices play a critical role in home safety.
- With sunrise and sunset occurring at different times, visibility on the roads will be affected. Drivers should be extra cautious, particularly during the first week of the time change.
- Changing daylight hours can make it more difficult to see pedestrians and cyclists, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. Drivers should remain alert, and pedestrians should ensure they are visible to traffic.
- As daylight hours increase and outdoor activities become more frequent, remember to lock doors and windows when leaving your home, as well as securing your vehicle even when it is parked in your driveway or garage.
- Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to police. Your awareness and cooperation contribute to a safer community for everyone.
The first country to officially adopt Daylight Savings Time into law was Germany in 1916.
While Alberta did explore the possibility of switching permanently to Daylight Savings Time in 2021 in a referendum question, the votes in favour of keeping the system as is were slim.
50.2 per cent of those who voted said no, while 49.8 per cent voted in favour of it.
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