On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of 9 P9 P6 Y" C% w) Y/ x7 Z18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling. % c( X0 y3 G& |# V. B( D3 \6 u0 N ' Q1 N$ b2 g1 k4 y# C- [. cWe are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this 2 D9 m A# [! t [6 Zsummer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a ; V3 b# \- F* }) c- x( t, b2 mhelmet.9 z% l0 P" M, y! f8 U Z. i