MADD Saskatoon attends SADD Conference
The Stevenson's and Van de Vorst's from MADD Saskatoon presented their stories of loss to Saskatchewan SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) members at their conference Oct 22nd. SGI hosted a panel of people with experience and expertise on impaired driving and its effects. The panel included a U of S police service officer, lawyer, The Stevenson's and two of Quinn…
MADD Saskatoon Project Red Ribbon Media Launch
MADD Saskatoon launches Project Red Ribbon campaign in preparation for holidays (Global News)
MADD attends CPP Checkstop
MADD attended a Corman Park Police Checkstop on the evening of Oct 28th on Highway 219 south of Saskatoon. Impaired drivers were caught. About 500 vehicles were screened. We (MADD Saskatoon) handed out gifts and thanked sober drivers.
National Sober Driving Holiday Awareness Campaign Launches in Montreal
Montreal, Quebec – Thomas Ratté was just 17 years old when he was killed by an impaired driver after stepping off a bus with a group of friends. Today, his mother Odette Lachance joins MADD Canada and MADD Montreal to launch the 2022 Project Red Ribbon campaign to prevent impaired driving during the upcoming holiday season. With the holiday season…
Young Males Continue to Have Elevated Rates of Driving After Alcohol, Cannabis and Drug Use
Oakville, Ontario – Young males, aged 18-34, continue to have higher than average rates of driving after consuming alcohol, cannabis or other drugs, according to MADD Canada’s third National Survey On Driving After Alcohol, Cannabis, Or Drug Use. The survey, conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MADD Canada, talked to 3,000 Canadians from the legal driving age to age 70…
MADD Saskatoon at Nutrien Fireworks Festival
MADD Saskatoon attended the Nutrien Fireworks Festival. We handed gifts and provided outreach on what MADD does in Saskatoon.
Keep Roads, Trails and Waterways Safe This Holiday Long Weekend – Drive Sober
Oakville, Ontario – As Canadians prepare to celebrate the Labour Day holiday weekend, , MADD Canada is urging everyone to keep themselves and one another safe by never driving, riding or boating impaired. “The deaths and injuries caused by impaired driving are entirely preventable,” said MADD Canada National President Jaymie-Lyne Hancock. “If your holiday weekend plans include alcohol, cannabis or…
Keep Canada Day Celebrations Safe – Plan Ahead For A Sober Ride Home
Oakville, Ontario – The countdown to Canada Day is on and MADD Canada is asking all Canadians to do their part to keep roads, waterways and trails safe this long weekend by never driving impaired. “No one ever thinks they will be affected by impaired driving. But it can happen in the blink of an eye, and when it does…