There's some mixed reception with the talks of banning of roller blades, skateboards, and scooters from main street, but many are applauding the City's Transportation Services Advisory Committee choice to try and make helmets mandatory for minors. Especially those that work in groups or agencies that specialize in brain health.

Brain injury is the number one cause of death and disability among young people and people under 44, so groups like the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association (SBIA) is pleased with even the recommendation of this bylaw.

"In general people are surprised that there is not a bike helmet law," said Glenda James, Executive Director of the SBIA. "We're used to seat belts, helmets on motorcyclist, and so many sports players so it does seem a little bit odd that there isn't one, but I applaud the consideration and would applaud even more if they actually do pass the bylaw."

Groups like the SBIA work tirelessly to get bylaws like this passed and, to them, for good reasons. There are some very shocking and scary statistics involving cyclist and helmets, like the fact that around 90% of those who die in biking accidents weren't wearing helmets.

"You want protection," James added. "You know, the important thing about a helmet is its not necessarily going to prevent any kind of a brain injury but it is going to really really significantly mitigate the damage"

Helmets not only help protect the brain, but also our heads, skull and face.

There are a couple different changes coming to the bylaws, and if you support or disapprove of this one, you can head to the City of Moose Jaw's website and share if you think it should be allowed along with the other changes.