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Fort McPherson RCMP arrests multiple impaired drivers

Keven Dow
By Keven Dow

Between March 20th and March 30th, Fort McPherson RCMP arrested and charged five people for operating vehicles while impaired or refusing to comply with an order of providing breath samples.

Three of the drivers were operating snowmobiles and two were operating passenger vehicles. Several provided breath samples which were 3-4 times the legal limit.

Fort McPherson RCMP say they’re still investigating another incident from that same time where a male on a snowmobile collided with two teenagers on a separate snowmobile.

Police believe alcohol was involved in that collision.

Anyone who sees a suspected impaired driver or suspicious activity is asked to call their local RCMP detachment.

Keven Dow
Keven Dow
News. Keven moved here from Ontario in November of 2018. As of December Keven is back to doing full-time news after transitioning into a news/mid-days position in late 2019. Prior to that, he was doing weekends/news for about 8-9 months. He's from a small tomato town in Ontario and went to College at Fanshawe for Radio Broadcasting. He loves talking about sports, entertainment, the community, and local events. Got a news tip? Email me at [email protected]

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