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OAKVILLE, Ontario, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Media is invited to attend MADD Canada special ceremonies honouring Saskatchewan police officers for their extraordinary efforts to stop impaired driving, keep roads, waterways and trails safe and protect communities.
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This year marks the 8th anniversary of the MADD Canada Van de Vorst Family Police Awards, which are named in memory of Jordan and Chanda Van de Vorst, and their young children, Kamryn and Miguire, who were tragically killed by an impaired driver in 2016.
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Media are invited to attend both award events. Interviews with special guests and award recipients will be available upon request.
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Saskatoon
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| Date: | September 21, 2026 at 1 P.M. |
| Location: | Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre Ballroom C – 2002 Airport Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6M4 |
| Guests: | Steve Sullivan, MADD Canada CEO |
| Joe Hargrave, Corman Park Reeve | |
| Ray Robertson, Saskatoon Police Service Traffic unit | |
| Chelsea Janis, Senior Director, Traffic Safety & Driver Programs, SGI | |
| Zach Jeffries, Ward 10 City Councillor | |
| Chief Robert Dutthen, Corman Park | |
| Superintendent Grant St. Germaine, Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services | |
| Linda and Lou Van de Vorst, MADD Saskatoon | |
| Bonny and Craig Stevenson, MADD Saskatoon | |
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Regina
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| Date: | September 22, 2026 at 10 A.M. |
| Location: | The Atlas Hotel – 4177 Albert Street, Regina, SK S4S 3R6 |
| Guests: | Steve Sullivan, MADD Canada CEO |
| SGI Representatives | |
| Regina Police Service Representatives | |
| MADD Canada Chapter Volunteers |
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This year, 213 officers will be awarded for their efforts in impaired driving enforcement in 2025. For the first time, MADD Canada will also present its new Diamond Award to officers who have taken 145 or more impaired drivers off the roads, waterways and trails. Three Saskatchewan officers have reached that milestone and will be receiving the inaugural award. Officers who removed between 8 and 16 impaired drivers from the roads, waterways and trails will be awarded the Silver Challenge Coin and a certificate of recognition. Those who charged 17 or more impaired drivers will receive the Gold Coin Award and a certificate of recognition. The Platinum Award recognizes officers who removed 40 or more impaired drivers.
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For more information or to RSVP for the event, contact:
Tracy Crawford, MADD Canada Western Region Manager, 1-800-665-6233, ext. 403 or [email protected]
Arielle Nkongmeneck, MADD Canada Communications Manager, 1-800-665-6233, ext. 240 or [email protected]
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