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| I am a grade 8 student at St. Joseph School in Nelson, BC. Nelson is situated at the base of the Selkirk Mountains on Kootenay Lake. It is a cool mountain town with amazing skiing and mountain biking. I have played hockey for six years and really love playing as a goalie - we had a great season this year! I play lacrosse and sadly, I am missing our first tournament because of the science fair BUT I chose the science fair because it is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I also enjoy playing tennis and basketball. My project was inspired by a drive in the rain and realizing that most lines were disappearing in our area creating a very unsafe situation for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. I am determined to rectify the problem of the disappearing highway and cycling lines and pedestrian crossing lines so that everyone can be safer. The RCMP, the general public, the Vancouver City Police and the Nelson City Police share my concerns and I plan on continuing my study so that we can all be safer. |
| Lucas McDonnell-Hoffert
To Be There or Not to Be There… The Case for Vibrant Lines!
| Challenge: | Information | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | West Kootenay & Boundary | | City: | Nelson, BC | | School: | St Joseph School | | Abstract: | I studied why many highway and marked pedestrian crosswalks are disappearing in our area. This has created a very unsafe situation for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. I am determined to rectify the problem so that everyone can be safer. The RCMP, other police departments and the general public share my concerns and I plan on continuing my study so that we can all be safer. |
| Awards | Value | Carlson Wagonlit Award
Junior
Sponsor: Carlson Wagonlit Travel | $500.00 | Excellence Award - Junior
Bronze Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | | Challenge Award - Information
Junior
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | | Western University Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $1 000.00 | | Total | $1 500.00 | |
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