Canadian military and emergency services conducting exercise training in Barrie

Canadian Army. (Source:31 CBG/Twitter)

The Canadian Army Reserve will be conducting exercise training in Barrie starting Friday.

Residents can expect to see an increased military, paramedic, and police presence throughout the weekend.

“During this time as the unit conducts joint training to enhance interagency coordination and readiness, Canadian Armed Forces soldiers will be carrying weapons as well as blank ammunition and pyrotechnics to better enhance their training,” stated the Grey and Simcoe Foresters.

Officials are asking the public to take extra caution when approaching Parkside Drive during the simulated response phase of the exercise.

If you hear sirens, just know, police and emergency response is scheduled on Saturday between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

The Grey and Simcoe Foresters say these measures are being taken to ensure minimum inconvenience to those living in the area.

All exercises will take place under strictly controlled conditions of trained staff.