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By Eli J. Ridder | @EliRidder

Watch out for the vests: Volunteer groups cleaning Alberta highways on Saturday

May 4, 2024 | 4:00 AM

Those driving on provincial highways on Saturday are asked to watch for and drive with caution around volunteers in orange safety vests.

Volunteers from Scouts, Girl Guides, schools, churches, Rotary clubs and other community organizations are participating in Alberta’s annual highway cleanup.

The volunteers will be picking up garbage between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., according to an Alberta news release.

Drivers are reminded to slow down, obey signs, watch for pedestrians, and use caution when passing cleanup crews.

In some regions of the province with wildfire activity, or in the event of poor weather, some areas may complete the cleanup on May 11, or delay until later in the month.

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