RID Relaunch
MADD Saskatchewan, in conjunction with SGI and Saskatchewan police services, relaunched the RID sign initiative on April 1st. Winter time is a challenge to put out the RID signs. So with spring on our doorstep it was most fitting to have a province wide launch. Checkstops were conducted across the province on the evening of April 1st in conjunction with…
Some Canadians Drive While Believing They Are Impaired By Alcohol Cannabis Or Other Drugs, MADD Canada Survey Shows
Oakville, Ontario – Many Canadians drive after consuming alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drugs, medications (prescribed or not) or other substances for recreational purposes or to get high even though they believe they are impaired, according to MADD Canada’s second National Survey On Driving After Alcohol, Cannabis, Or Drug Use. These behaviours are elevated among young males aged 18-34. The poll, released…
Plan Before You Party This St. Patrick’s Day – Arrange a Sober Ride Home
Oakville, Ontario – With pandemic restrictions lifting, more Canadians are likely to be out celebrating this upcoming St Patrick’s Day. MADD Canada is urging everyone to help prevent impaired driving and keep roads safe by planning ahead for a sober ride home. “If you’re gathering with family and friends to raise some green pints in honour of St. Patrick’s Day,…
Tackle The Driving Decision Before The Big Game Begins – Plan Ahead For A Sober Ride
Oakville, Ontario – How are you getting home after this Sunday’s championship match-up between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals? MADD Canada is urging you to arrange a sober ride if your Super Bowl festivities include alcohol, cannabis or other drugs. “Leaving the car at home and arranging sober transportation is a winning play for everyone,” said MADD…
Impairment Leading Factor of Deaths in 2021
"SGI says impairment was leading factor in 87collision deaths in 2021. Saskatchewan, for a second year in a row, reported 87 traffic fatalities, including nine pedestrians." Click following link to read the rest of article. Impaired driving distractions among top causes of traffic fatalities (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)
MADD Saskatoon at Jan 17th SPS Checkstop in Mayfair Area
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Give The Gift Of Safety This Holiday Season – Drive Sober Or Arrange A Sober Ride Home
Oakville, Ontario – MADD Canada is urging all Canadians to help protect one another from impaired driving this holiday season by planning ahead for sober rides. “With Christmas celebrations in full swing, and New Year’s just a few days away, we are asking everyone to make sober transportation part of their plans,” said MADD Canada National President Jaymie-Lyne Hancock. “If…
MADD Canada and So.Beer Launch Inaugural Dry January Canada Challenge
National challenge encourages Canadians to experience health and wellness benefits of abstaining from alcohol for one month Toronto, December 14, 2021 – This January, Canadians across the country are invited to participate in the Dry January Canada Challenge. MADD Canada is partnering with So.Beer, The Naked Collective’s Non Alcoholic beer brand, to create this campaign promoting health and wellness among…