There's a new kid on the block.
Last week a new painted crosswalk appeared at the Third Avenue South and Yorston Street intersection paying tribute to Every Child Matters and continued efforts toward truth and reconciliation.
In announcing the project, the city of Williams Lake said it was to mark the 10th anniversary of the Orange Shirt Day Every Child Matters design.
Inspired by the story told by the Cariboo's own Phyllis Webstad, Orange Shirt Day has become very well-known and marked across the globe.
Installation of the crosswalk was made possible through grant funding and collaboration between the city, Orange Shirt Society, Cariboo Friendship Society, Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) and the Union of BC Municipalities.
Its location is important as it is close to the Cariboo Friendship Society, WLFN's downtown Williams Lake location and Paradise Cinemas. In the nearby future there will be a memorial park in the empty lot by the theatre, created by WLFN.
There will be a formal unveiling of the crosswalk in the future, but until then the public is encouraged to check it out.
Painted crosswalks are popular and this new one is adding to the one at Marie Sharpe Elementary with the the theme of Every Child Matters.
Our only concern is the wear and tear that comes with our roads in Williams Lake.
It doesn't take very long for painted crosswalks to appear worn and washed out because of the weather, especially with our winter snow and ice removal.
That makes us wonder if there are other ways to celebrate designs, such as Every Child Matters?
We still have lots of blank canvasses available on buildings or utility boxes in the downtown core, to name a few.
