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Fort Frances driver charged after impaired driving incident

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One woman is facing impaired driving charges following a traffic stop in Fort Frances.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say officers, with assistance of Treaty Three Police Service, responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver on May 9. They were able to locate the vehicle shortly afterward, and officers conducted a traffic stop.

Following an investigation, police determined the driver was impaired. Officers also found the individual was legally not allowed to drive a motor vehicle, resulting in additional charges.

The 43-year-old was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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Fort Frances woman charged with impaired driving after Highway 71 crash

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A 20-year-old Fort Frances woman is facing impaired driving charges following a single-vehicle collision on Highway 71.

Rainy River District OPP say officers were called to the crash early Monday morning. Upon investigation, police determined the driver was impaired, with a blood-alcohol concentration well over the legal limit.

The woman was charged and later released from custody. She is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court at a later date.

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OPP Launch Festive RIDE Campaign

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Provincial Police will be out in full force this holiday season to keep our roads safe from impaired drivers.

Constable Brittany Bembeneck says the Festive RIDE campaign focuses on drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs.

The initiative is underway and runs until January 2nd.

Bembeneck says RIDE checks will be taking place across the northwest region.

In 2018, 56 people were killed in alcohol or drug related collisions on OPP patrolled roads.

Close to 600 people have died on OPP patrolled roads in the past ten years in collisions that involved an impaired driver.

To hear more from Brittany Bembeneck, visit the Audio link below.

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MADD Urging You To Stay Safe This Long Weekend

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Be safe while you’re celebrating the last long weekend of the summer.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada Chief Executive Officer Andrew Murie is encouraging everyone to spend some time thinking about how you’ll get home before you go out.

He says if you’re going to be drinking or consuming drugs, you need to plan a sober ride home.

Statistics from MADD Canada show that hundreds of people are killed and thousands are injured in Canada every year in crashes involving alcohol and or drugs.

Murie adds not only should you never drive a motor vehicle while impaired, but that you should also never ride with an impaired driver.

The advocacy group notes cabs or designated drivers are just a few of the safe, sober and reliable options for making it home alive.