Cochrane RCMP officer earns seventh impaired-driving watch award
Const. Benjamin Wettlaufer has received the Cpl. Cumming’s Watch Memorial Award for the seventh consecutive year, recognizing his efforts to remove impaired drivers from Cochrane-area roadways. A local RCMP officer is being recognized for the seventh consecutive year for his efforts to remove impaired drivers from Cochrane-area roadways. Const. Benjamin Wettlaufer recently received the annual Cpl. Cumming’s Watch Memorial Award, recognizing his vigilance and commitment to impaired-driving enforcement.
‘None of us can escape this’: MADD Edmonton launches Crashed Car Campaign
“I don’t know if people feel entitled or if they feel like this is something that only happens to other people, but none of us can escape this. It’s something that happens to all of us.” That’s the message Allison Tatham, whose father was killed by an impaired driver and has been president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Edmonton and Area Chapter for 12 years, wanted to share Wednesday morning. Read more...
MADD launches smashed vehicle campaign for another year
If you’re heading north of Prince Albert to head to the lake this summer, you’ll likely see another reminder of the importance of a safe ride home. MADD Prince Albert led a gathering on Friday just outside the RCMP depot on Highway 2 as they launched their smashed vehicle campaign once again, along with members of the RCMP, Prince Albert Police Service, Parkland Ambulance, Beau Lac Funeral Home, MLA Alana Ross and Mayor Bill Powalinsky. [...]
MADD says N.L. impaired driving cases being dropped after trial delays ‘not surprising’
Organization to lobby province for roadside prohibition alternative The man told police he had a glass of wine at lunch and a sample of Screech rum at the liquor store before getting behind the wheel. Officers had stopped him on Lemarchant Road in St. John’s in the early evening, after receiving an anonymous tip from the public. He politely accepted the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer’s breathalyzer test — and failed. The 61-year-old man was charged [...]
There’s progress in fighting impaired driving in Nova Scotia but numbers still high, say police and MADD
Impaired driving continues to be an issue on Nova Scotia’s roads and, while some progress is seen, those who try to combat the practice say a significant decrease is the goal. Twice in a week this month, Halifax RCMP reported multiple impaired driving charges being laid in a short period of time. Read more.
I’m not just MADD, I’m angry
This past weekend was, without question, one of the most difficult things I have ever voluntarily done. In the months leading up to it, I nearly backed out more times than I can count. I knew what it would demand of me – that it would be exhausting, that it would bring tears I could not contain, that it would force me to sit face-to-face with a sorrow I spend much of my time trying [...]