MADD Canada is set to honour Saskatchewan police officers for their exceptional efforts in preventing impaired driving and ensuring road safety at special events in Saskatoon and Regina. These officers will be recognized for their dedication to keeping communities safe from impaired drivers, with awards based on the number of charges laid in the past year.
The event marks the 6th anniversary of the MADD Canada Van de Vorst Family Award, named in memory of Jordan and Chanda Van de Vorst and their children, Kamryn and Miguire, who were tragically killed by an impaired driver in 2016.
Saskatoon Event Details:
- Date & Time: September 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. CST
- Location: Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre, 2002 Airport Dr, Saskatoon, SK
- Special Guests:
- Steve Sullivan, MADD Canada CEO
- Bonny Stevenson, MADD Saskatoon
- Linda and Lou Van de Vorst, MADD Saskatoon
- David Buckingham, MLA for Saskatoon Westview
- Joe Hargrave, former MLA
- Chief Cam McBride, Saskatoon Police Service
- Chief Ron Chomyn, Corman Park Police Service
Regina Event Details:
- Date & Time: September 24, 2024, at 10 a.m. CST
- Location: The Atlas Hotel, 4177 Albert St, Regina, SK
- Special Guests:
- Steve Sullivan, MADD Canada CEO
- Tracy Kirychuk, MADD Regina
- Linda and Lou Van de Vorst, MADD Saskatoon
- Michelle Wilson, MADD Kipling
- Sgt. Shannon Gordan, Regina Police Service
- Insp. Shawn Fenwick, Regina Police Service
Officers will receive the Silver, Gold, or Platinum Challenge Coin and certificates based on the number of impaired driving charges they laid in the last year. The Silver Coin is awarded to those who charged between 8 and 16 impaired drivers, the Gold Coin to those with 17 or more charges, and the Platinum Award to officers who removed 40 or more impaired drivers from the roads.
MADD Canada (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is a national charitable organization committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting victims of this crime. With volunteer-driven groups in nearly 100 communities across Canada, MADD Canada raises awareness, provides support services, and works to save lives on Canadian roads. For more information, visit www.madd.ca.