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Police warn about impaired driving

By Lori Larsen

Despite continued efforts on behalf of law enforcement to educate motorists on the extreme dangers of impaired driving, it remains one of the leading criminal causes of death in Canada.

In 2020, according to Alberta police statistics, 560 impaired drivers were removed from the road.

“Our objective is to educate people on the risks of impaired driving while ensuring the safest roads for all users,” said Camrose Police Service Traffic Enforcement officer Constable Sarah Day. “The last thing we want to do is attend a collision where there is property damage, injury and possible death.”

Motorists are reminded of the laws regarding impaired driving including the Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) Program under the Traffic Safety Act applies to drivers when law enforcement has reasonable grounds to believe that: • Within two hours after ceasing to operate a motor vehicle, the driver had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that was equal to or exceeds 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. • Within two hours after ceasing to operate a motor vehicle, the driver had a blood drug concentration that is equal to or exceeds any blood drug concentration for the drug that is prescribed by regulation under the

Criminal Code (Canada). • Within two hours after ceasing to operate a motor vehicle, the driver had a blood alcohol concentration and a blood drug concentration that is equal to or exceeds the blood alcohol concentration and the blood drug concentration for the drug that is prescribed by regulation under the

Criminal Code (Canada) for instances where alcohol and that drug are combined. • Knowing a demand had been made, the driver failed or refused, without a reasonable excuse, to comply with a demand made under the Criminal Code (Canada).

For complete details on the IRS program, including sanctions, visit www.alberta.ca/ immediate-roadside-sanctions-irs-fail-program.aspx.

“We have seen an increase of impaired charges by 44 per cent since the new laws came into place in 2020,” said Day. “We are currently sitting at roughly 11,500 impaired sanctions /charges, in Alberta, since its implementation in December 2020.

“So despite COVID, our detected impaired drivers have actually gone up substantially,” said Day.

Day explained that several factors can impact a person’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) including: gender, weight, amount of food consumed, medications, fatigue level, a person’s mood and the rate with which alcohol is consumed.

“Some people can be impaired after consuming just a small amount of alcohol. So it is vital that you assess your ability to drive regardless of how much you consume.”

When it comes to operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol or drugs the risks are never worth the chance. “Every person has the opportunity to make the decision to not operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs and keep our roads safer for everyone,” said Day, offering safe alternatives. • Have a designated driver, who has not consumed alcohol or drugs. • Use one of the taxi services available in Camrose. • Consider staying the night. • Telephone a friend or family member to come pick you up. • Opt for walking, but only if your ability to do so safely is not impaired and you are prepared for the weather conditions.

“Camrose Police Service wants everyone to have a safe and joyful holiday season and encourages motorists to make smart decisions and don’t risk operating a vehicle if you have been consuming alcohol or drugs. The last thing anyone wants is to be the reason someone else doesn’t make it home.”

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Steven Dmytro Nikiforuk

Steven Dmytro Nikiforuk of Bawlf, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at the age of 99 years. Steve was born in Radisson, Saskatchewan on October 21, 1922. He went to school in Radisson. After he graduated, he worked briefly in a nickel mine in Sudbury, Ontario. He met his wife, Anne, when she was attending normal school. Steve and Anne got married on July 16, 1944 in Radisson.

Shortly after the couple got married, they moved to a farm near Ohaton. Then they bought the implement dealership (Massey) in Sedgewick. In 1958, they bought a farm in Bawlf. He always loved farming. He even went out in the fields to disk up to the age of 97. Not only did Steve farm, but he was also into various trucking endeavours.

Steve and Anne loved to travel, and Nevada was warm, so many winters were spent there. He not only loved the travelling, he loved to play cards and meet new friends, which turned into long-lasting friendships.

After his wife Anne passed away in March of 2011, his life changed drastically. Although it wasn’t the same, he still loved to travel. He continued to live on the farm until his health declined and he moved to a care facility.

Left to cherish his memory are his three children Larry (Linda) Nikiforuk, Wayne (Theresa) Nikiforuk and Valerie Lomness; grandchildren Lorne (Leslie), Tracy, Shane, Travis (Morag), Kimberly (Jason), Darcy (Robbin) and Kristen; great-grandchildren Jessica (John), Jayden, Ashton, Tyler, Nathan, Aislee, Cian, Hannah, Cole, Cora and Karly.

Steve was predeceased by his wife Anne; parents Dmytro and Katarena Nikiforuk; brothers Michael, Jake and Nick Nikiforuk; sister Helen Ellis; son-in-law Wayne Lomness; and granddaughter Lori Ann Nikiforuk.

Heartfelt thanks goes to the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for their great care.

A private family service will be held.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Steven’s memory may be made to Alberta Alzheimer’s Society, Alberta Cancer Foundation, or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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The families of Norman “Dale” Cromarty

…would like to give our heartfelt thanks to all the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, especially in the Emergency Department and Unit 2, for the amazing care he received during his recent time there before his passing. A special thanks to the EMTs who arrived so quickly and were so caring and gentle. You are truly amazing. Also to the wonderful nurses who treated him in the Ambulatory Unit over the past three years, our deepest and most sincere thanks.

Elma Doreen Bergstrom

August 21, 1934 ~ November 23, 2021

Elma was born on August 21, 1934 to Jake and Tina Goertz in Waldheim, SK. She was big sister to Cliff, Les and Ray. Her family moved to Alberta for a brief time before settling in southern BC.

Elma took a teacher’s degree and also attended Millar Memorial Bible Institute, where she met many lifelong friends. Early in her career, she was contacted by a Bible school classmate about a teaching position in a small lumber mill community, Crescent Spur, BC. It was here that she met her husband, David, in 1961. They married in 1963 and began their life together. Cheryl Dawn was born in 1964 in Prince George, BC. Clarke David arrived in 1966 in Edmonton, AB, followed by Darla Joy in 1970, and Debra Joanne in 1975, both born in Camrose, AB.

Elma’s interests included reading her Bible, “connecting” with new people, and keeping in touch with her many friends and relatives. Her phenomenal memory for names, dates and family connections helped her to get acquainted and oftentimes “related” to complete strangers in record time.

Elma passed away peacefully in the Red Deer Hospice on November 23, 2021. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl, son Clarke, daughter Darla (Gordon), and daughter Debra (Charles); with grandchildren Tabitha, Silas and Felix.

She was predeceased by her husband David; parents Jake and Tina; brother Les; and sister-in-law Norma (Cliff).

A private family service was held.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Elma’s memory may be made to The Gideons International – Canada, or to Red Deer Hospice Society.

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Louis Andre Perrot

Louis Andre Perrot of Sherwood Park, formerly of Tofield, Alberta, peacefully passed away on November 26, 2021, at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, at the age of 89 years.

He was born on October 17, 1932 to parents Francois and Emila Perrot in Bonnyville, Alberta.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Bernice; parents Francois and Emila; two brothers Romeo and Victor; and three sisters Yvonne, Florence and Lorainne.

He will be forever remembered and loved by his daughter Susan (Mel) and his sons Mike (Marlene), Denis (Brooke), and Lee; grandchildren Kerri, Craig (Ashley), Amanda (Chris), Michelle (Richard), Rebecca (Ed), Shauna (Keegan), Hanna, Cael, Gocean, Dylan and Remmy; 11 great-grandchildren; along with many family and friends.

Louis worked at the post office in Edmonton, first as a letter carrier and then as a manager, retiring after 30 years at age 60.

During retirement, they moved out to Tofield, Alberta, and enjoyed 20-plus years of belonging to the Golden Club, men’s choir and golfing, to name a few. These activities gave him many years of fun, laughter and great friendships.

After his wife Bernice passed in October 2017, he moved into Sherwood Park, Alberta, and lived with his daughter and son-in-law. He last resided at Aster Garden retirement home in Sherwood Park.

Memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Some of Louis’s charities that he liked to help out were the Tofield Food Bank, The Mustard Seed and Hope Mission. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, to please keep these in mind.

Sieko Scott

Sieko Scott of Tofield, Alberta was born on April 1, 1943; he peacefully passed away at home on November 29, 2021, at the age of 78 years.

He is survived by his loving wife Sandra; his sons Robert (Roberta), and Ronald (Brenda); grandchildren Kiara, Jonathan and Heidi; greatgrandchild Char; his brother Andy (Dianne); sister Linda (Dave) and their families; along with other family and friends.

Sieko enjoyed his retirement years as a counsellor and being outside at the farm. Sieko had many great accomplishments in his lifetime, starting on his own as a farmhand, working for Swift, Shell Canada in Calgary, and Mantei’s in Edmonton.

Cremation has taken place and there will be a private family gathering at a later date.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please keep the Stollery and Alberta Cancer Foundation in mind for donations.

He will be forever remembered and loved.

Judy Linda Magneson

Judy Linda Magneson of Ryley, AB, formerly of Vancouver, BC, passed away on November 20, 2021, at the age of 54 years.

She is survived by her mother Linda Berger of Whiterock, BC; husband Terry Magneson; children Raelene, Weston, Montana, Wyatt, Shaylom and Kallie; as well as niece Audrey; and nephews Welsey and Wyatt.

She was predeceased by her father Fritz Berger; and brother Roger Berger.

A celebration of Judy’s life will take place on a later date. Cremation has taken place.

Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of one’s choice.