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Thank you to the residents and businesses of Newfoundland and Labrador for supporting our 26th Annual Community Guide! Each year, because of your support, we may continue bringing important safety information and awareness to the people of our province. This year we highlight the dangers of “Driving under the Influence”. This is a truly important subject of conversation and we thank all of our supporters for your assistance in helping support this year’s guide. The RNC Association makes many donations throughout the year to support initiatives and organizations within our community doing great work. This year, we are very pleased to have supported Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) Newfoundland and Labrador in their tireless work to stop driving while under the influence in our community. This local chapter of MADD Canada encourages individuals to plan ahead and provide services to victims and survivors to help them cope with the aftermath of this horrendous crime. MADD Canada’s most important priority is helping those who have lost a loved one or suffered an injury as a result of impaired driving. Every year, they provide a full range of free services to 20,000 victims/survivors of impaired driving. We are very pleased to support the work of MADD Canada and hope that you will use this community guide as a resource to start a conversation with your loved ones. No family should have to be impacted because of driving while under the influence. On behalf of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Executive Board and its membership, thank you again for your support! Sincerely,
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www.rnca.ca 3 www.rnca.ca 4 CONTENTS 26th Annual Community Guide Driving under the Influence Awareness RNCA Messages Message from the Premier ...... 1 RNCA Executive Members ...... 7 Message from the RNCA President ...... 3 Message from the Publisher ...... 9
DUI Awareness Impaired Driving ...... 11 Trauma, Loss and Bereavement ...... 43 Top Myths about Impaired Driving in Canada . .17 Insurance and Financial Consequences Alcohol and Drug Presence in Fatal Motor of Impaired Driving ...... 47 Vehicle Crashes ...... 21 Strengthening Impaired Driving Laws ...... 51 Impaired Boating is Impaired Driving ...... 21 Highway Traffic Act Changes Aim to Canada’s Impaired Driving Record is Poor by Reduce Impaired Driving ...... 55 International Standards ...... 23 Bill C-46: An Act to amend the Youth and Impaired Driving ...... 31 Criminal Code ...... 57 Is Smoking Cannabis and Driving the More about MADD ...... 65 New Drinking and Driving? ...... 35 Drug-Impaired Driving ...... 39 MORE RESOURCES ...... 112 Disturbing Facts ...... 41 RNCA News & Photo Album RNCA made a $2,500 donation to MADD Mental Health Day ...... 93 (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Mental Health Week ...... 93 Awards of Excellence ...... 71 “Stuff a Sock” Campaign ...... 93 Police and Peace Officers Cst. William Moss Softball Tournament ...... 95 of the Year Award ...... 73 Bike Safety ...... 95 Police Exemplary Service Medals and Bars Ceremony ...... 79 Salvation Army Christmas Appeal ...... 95 Donations to the Community ...... 79 Raise it up for Rainbow Riders ...... 97 Children’s Wish Telethon ...... 81 Shamrock Showdown Hockey Tournament . . .101 Law Enforcement Torch Run ...... 81 Battle of the Badges ...... 101 Detective Sgt. Thomas Fraize Scholarship . . . .83 Killdevil Clamp ...... 101 Police Studies Diploma Program Graduation . .83 StandOut2 ...... 101 NL Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Pumpkin Patrol ...... 103 Ceremony & Parade ...... 85 Lab West Celebrates Winter Carnival ...... 103 National Police Week 2016 ...... 89 Seniors’ 2016 Christmas Party - St. John’s . . .105 Remembrance Day Ceremonies ...... 89 Seniors’ 2016 Christmas Party - Corner Brook . .107 Coffee for a Cause ...... 91 Annual Charity Benefit Hockey Game ...... 109 Habitat for Humanity ...... 91 Canadian Mental Health Association ...... 93 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX ...... 110
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Sgt. Mike Summers Cst. Nick Cashin Cst. Steven Simmons Cst. Scott Harris President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Treasurer
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association publishes their Annual Crime Prevention Guide to educate the public on important community concerns, such as this 26th Annual Crime Prevention Guide targeting the very serious problem of DUI Awareness. The consequences of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are all too often tragic, and it is a very serious concern for all citizens of our Province.
This publication is made possible as a result of financial contributions from residents and business representatives throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, and with their generous support, the RNCA is able to give back to their communities through donations to various local charities and youth programs.
On behalf of the RNCA, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every contributor to our 2016 Telephone Appeal, making it possible for this unique publication to be distributed to schools, libraries and public facilities, and also it’s also available online at www.rnca.ca, making it available to everyone as a tool to educate and promote DUI Awareness.
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www.rnca.ca 10 Impaired Driving Alcohol side, for a breath sample to test the amount of Before the automobile was invented, the alcohol in your blood, or you may be taken to the excessive use of alcohol caused more harm to the police station to be tested. individual than to anyone else. Now they have at If your blood alcohol concentration is their disposal a two ton weapon – the motor 50mg or more of alcohol in 100mL of blood, your vehicle! Special studies show that in 50% of fatal driver’s licence will be suspended for 24 hours. accidents at least one driver had been drinking – If you can’t physically give a breath often excessively. Even small amounts of alcohol sample, the police officer can ask you to let a can have a dangerous effect on your behaviour. doctor take blood samples to see if you’re over One drink alone can reduce a driver’s ability to the legal limit. These samples may also be taken concentrate, to correctly assess unexpected by a nurse or hospital technician under a doctor’s situations, and to react quickly enough. As the authority. If you are injured and cannot be asked, level of alcohol in your blood increases, you will the police, with the permission of a judge, can ask have trouble judging distances and your vision will a doctor to take blood samples. If you submit to a become blurred. blood test, you have the right to have one of the Impaired driving is a samples tested independently criminal offence. If If you refuse to give a breath or blood your ability to drive is sample, you will be charged with refusal. The impaired by alcohol or penalties are the same as for impaired driving. drugs, you can be Penalties convicted of a number of offences under the Under the provincial regulations for Highway Traffic Act impaired driving, new suspension periods have and/or the Criminal been established. A driver charged under the Code of Canada. The vehicle doesn’t even have to Highway Traffic Act can be suspended from 24 be moving: you can be charged even if you hours up to 90 days. As well, a driver convicted of haven’t started to drive (have care or control of a impaired driving can be suspended from driving motor vehicle). for periods of 12 months for a first offence and up to 60 months for a subsequent offence. For The law is tough on impaired drivers. If Novice Drivers there are also specific penalties for you are found guilty of impaired driving, you will periods of suspension if the driver exceeds the get a criminal record. Think about it. zero tolerance regulations. It doesn’t take a lot of alcohol in your system to be impaired. The law sets the legal limit 24 Hour Suspensions under at 50mg or more of alcohol in 100mL of blood. You the Highway Traffic Act: can reach that limit by having only a drink or two, depending on body weight, the amount of alcohol in the drinks, time and other factors. The best rule to follow is “if you drink, don’t drive”. The law applies to all types of motorized vehicles – cars, motorcycles, trucks, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, heavy equipment, boats and the like. If the police suspect that you are impaired when they stop you, they may ask you at the road continued ... www.rnca.ca 11 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association www.rnca.ca 12 90 Day Suspensions under the Reinstatement Requirements Highway Traffic Act: If your blood alcohol concentration is 80 mg or more, your driver’s licence will be suspended for 90 days in addition to the 24 hour suspension. The 90 day suspension will take effect 14 days after expiry of the 24 hour suspension.
Alcohol Education Courses are available from approved driving schools province wide. You may complete your course anytime during your suspension so contact them as soon as possible to arrange for an appointment. There is a fee Suspension Periods for convictions charged for this service that is the individual’s under the Highway Traffic Act: responsibility. 1st offence - Novice drivers who exceed the zero suspended from driving for 12 months tolerance blood acohol concentration will have 2nd offence - their driving privileges suspended. suspended from driving for 36 months Novice Driver Suspension Periods 3rd and subsequent - under the Highway Traffic Act: suspended from driving for 60 months
Suspension Periods for Convictions under the Criminal Code of Canada If you are charged under the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) for driving or having care or control of a motor vehicle (snowmobile, ATV, motorcycle, etc.), the penalties are: 1st offence - fine of $600 or more, prohibited from driving for a minimum of 12 months, to a maximum of 3 years. Alcohol Assessment/Rehabilitation 2nd offence - 14 days in jail and prohibited from driving This program is provided by Addiction for a minimum of 24 months, to a Services, Department of Health. As part of your maximum of 5 years. reinstatement requirements you are required to undergo an assessment. 3rd and subsequent - 90 days in jail and prohibited from driving You should contact Addiction Services as for a minimum of 36 months. soon as you receive your notification as you may be placed on a waiting list for an appointment. The initial interview and assessment process will normally take between 2-4 sessions. continued ... www.rnca.ca 13 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association www.rnca.ca 14 This process will take anywhere from 6 The maximum penalties are: months plus. • Impaired driving causing bodily harm In addition to your reinstatement fees, you o up to 10 years in prison and up to a will have to pay an administrative fee for the 10-year prohibition from driving assessment. • Impaired driving causing death These are minimum penalties and can be o up to 14 years in prison and up to a increased in some cases. It is illegal to drive when 10-year prohibition from driving you have been ordered not to by a judge or when • Criminal negligence causing bodily harm your licence has been suspended for an impaired o up to 10 years in prison and up to a driving conviction. If you do drive, you could face 10-year prohibition from driving up to two years in prison and a further prohibition • Manslaughter and criminal negligence from driving up to life. The Criminal Code also causing death enables the ordering of treatment in some cases. o up to life in prison and up to a Remember, also, that it’s illegal to leave lifetime prohibition from driving. All the scene of an accident. Penalties for this include of these penalties apply also to up to two years in prison and a prohibition from impaired boating and flying. ■ driving of up to three years. www.gov.nl.ca If your impaired driving results in injury or death to others, the penalties are tough. Stop and Think. Please Don’t Boat Impaired.
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www.rnca.ca 16 Top Myths About IMPAIRED DRIVING IN CANADA Myth: such as drinking experience and age affect If I only have one drink an hour I will be okay. how alcohol impacts their abilities in impaired cases while factors such as weight Fact: The average 150lb male only burns off and gender affect the quantities of alcohol one standard drink about every two hours. in a person’s blood in over 80 cases.
Myth: Myth: Coffee, a cold shower, a large meal or other home Hypoventilation (holding your breath) or remedies will help. hyperventilation (breathing really hard) affects the readings. Fact: Only time will allow your body to burn off the alcohol. Fact: The only factor that will lower your reading on the Intoxilyzer, is giving your Myth: body time to burn off the alcohol. Being charged with “over 80” and “impaired” is Hypoventilation and hyperventilation only the same thing. make you dizzy and appear drunk.
Fact: These are two separate charges under Myth: the Criminal Code. While you cannot be It is better to refuse to give a breath sample. convicted of both arising out of the same incident, they are different. “Over 80” is the Fact: Refusing to provide a sample either at amount of alcohol in your blood while the roadside or at the station is a separate “impaired” deals with the effects of alcohol and additional offence. You may be charged on you. A good way to think of it is that an with the refusal in addition to impaired experienced drinker may have a number of driving in Canada and end up with another drinks and end up with a blood alcohol separate charge that you have to fight and content that exceeds 80mg of alcohol in possible additional penalties. 100ml of blood, but his or her behaviour is not changed and thus is not impaired. The Myth: flip side would be a “rookie drinker” who I must be okay to drive when I wake up in the has two drinks. This person’s blood alcohol morning and do not feel drunk. content would not exceed 80mg but the alcohol hits him or her hard; he or she Fact: Alcohol stays in your system regardless begins to have problems with coordination of whether you sleep or remain awake. and his or her ability to operate a motor While the time you were sleeping does affect vehicle may be impaired. how much your body burns off, and you may wake up in the morning not feeling impaired, Myth: you may still have a BAC that is over 80. All people react the same way to alcohol. Remember that it takes about two hours to burn off each drink, so a person who has 10 Fact: As illustrated above, different people standard sized drinks, normally needs about are affected differently by alcohol. Factors 20 hours to get back to a zero BAC. continued ... www.rnca.ca 17 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association www.rnca.ca 18 Myth: Myth: My car keys weren’t in the ignition so I can’t be When the judge sentences me, that is the final charged. word on penalty.
Fact: The law says that you can be charged if Fact: While the criminal sentence is you are in care and control. You are important, it is not the end of things. The presumed to be in care and control if you are MT has a sentencing scheme that is in the driver’s seat. Even if you aren’t in the separate from any criminal punishment. The driver’s seat the Crown Attorney can still MT will take your licence for one year on a prove that you were in care and control first conviction, three years on a second through other factors. Some people have conviction and for life on a third. There is a been found guilty while changing a tire, filling chance you can get your licence back after the car up with gas or even phoning a tow. 10 years after a third conviction, but if caught a fourth time there is no chance to Myth: ever get it back. Furthermore, you will have The officer has to give you a roadside test. to have the Interlock device installed for the same amount of time as the suspension Fact: If the officer believes you to be after the suspension is completed. i.e., one obviously impaired, he or she does not need year on a first conviction, three years on a to give you a roadside test but can arrest second conviction and for the rest of your you and take you directly to the station to life on a third conviction if your suspension provide a test. Even if they do not get tests is for 10 years. at the station, you may still be convicted of A person’s MT record only rehabilitates impaired driving in Canada given your after 10 years without a conviction. physical attributes when the police come Strangely, the MT consequences are often across you. Without the BAC readings you more serious than the criminal Court’s just cannot be charged with over 80 consequences. (because there is no way to prove the amount of alcohol in your blood). Myth: The only cost I face is the fine imposed. Myth: A pardon erases any prior record. Fact: The fine imposed is only one cost you face. The loss of your licence, the Fact: A pardon erases the criminal embarrassment of having the Interlock conviction, however, it does not affect your device installed, the cost of the Interlock Ministry of Transportation record and the device (around $1500/year), the increased MT will suspend your licence based on their insurance rates, having to take the “Back on records, not your criminal record. Track” program and the cost of the program and having a criminal record which can Myth: interfere with employment and/or travel, Previous convictions from other provinces or the are only some of the costs you face. Some USA don’t count. studies have indicated that if you are convicted, the direct financial costs are Fact: Convictions from New York, Michigan typically between $20,000 and $30,000. or any Canadian province count towards MT ■ suspensions. Convictions from other provinces also count towards Criminal Code penalties. www.rnca.ca 19 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Offshore Services • 18 Acres of Prime & Readily Exotic Welding - Stainless Pipe Accessible Waterfront Property Shop - Hydraulic/Testing Shop • Internal Manufacturing Area of NACE Qualified Blasting and 6500 Square Meters Painting • Technical, Planning and Project Ship Repair Management Services - 4000 Ton Marine Elevator • Subsea Testing Facility - Subsea (Three Berths) Equipment Fabrication - 175 meter Graving Dock Proud to Support the Royal - Four Deep Water Piers 475 Water Street, St. John’s Newfoundland Constabulary Industrial Fabrication Newfoundland A1E 6B5 - Heavy & Small CNC Machining Telephone: (709) 758-6800 Association for all their efforts in - Heavy & Light Plate Rolling Facsimile: (709) 758-6824 - CNC Cutting & Plasma Burning Email: [email protected] keeping our communities safe. - Mobile & Overhead Cranage Website: www.newdock.nf.ca
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2015 Provincial and Territorial Legislative Review impoundment program, which includes a The 2015 Provincial and Territorial Legislative $150-$300 licence reinstatement fee and the Review is the sixth comprehensive assessment that recording the suspensions on the driver’s MADD Canada has undertaken and published since record. Drivers with repeat infringements 2000. (Previous versions were called Rating the within five years should be subject to Provinces.) Its goal is to provide the provinces and remedial programs and escalating territories with information on realistic and effective suspensions and vehicle impoundment measures that will reduce impaired driving in their sanctions jurisdictions. • A parallel ALS and vehicle impoundment MADD Canada supports the following program for: drivers whose ability to drive, impaired driving countermeasures as based on a standard field sobriety test or drug provincial/territorial best practices to reduce impaired recognition evaluation, is reasonably believed driving to be impaired by drugs or a combination of • A comprehensive three-year graduated drugs and alcohol; and drivers who refuse any licensing program for all new drivers, which lawfully demanded test. includes: express police enforcement powers; • A mandatory alcohol interlock program for all passenger, nighttime and highway federal impaired driving offenders, which restrictions; a ban on using any electronic includes: reduced provincial licence devices; and mandatory roadside suspensions to encourage participation; and administrative licence suspensions (ALSs) for escalating ALS and vehicle impoundment breaching the program conditions. sanctions for repeat violations. These drivers • A .00% BAC limit for all drivers under 21 or should also be subject to lengthy extensions with less than five years driving experience, of their interlock orders. with express police enforcement powers and • Administrative vehicle impoundments for mandatory roadside ALSs for breaching the uninsured, unlicensed, suspended, program. prohibited, and disqualified drivers. • A prohibition on being positive for any illicit Mandatory administrative vehicle forfeiture psychoactive drug for all drivers under 21 or for drivers with three or more federal with less than five years driving experience. impaired driving or other Criminal Code traffic The legislation should include express convictions within 10 years. statutory police enforcement powers and • Mandatory remedial programs for all federal mandatory roadside ALSs for breaching the impaired driving offenders, and for drivers prohibition. with repeat, short-term or 90-day • A seven-day .05% ALS and vehicle impairment-related ALS within five years continued ... www.rnca.ca 23 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association 96 West Street, Suite 202 Corner Brook, NL A2H 2Z3 TF: 1-800-563-6681 lifetouch.ca Legge’s Garage Auto Body Shop
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Alcohol ignition interlocks are an effective tool The .00% BAC requirement begins as part of in the fight to stop impaired driving, yet they are not the provincial/territorial graduated licensing programs, used broadly or consistently across the country. Using which include a number of restrictions for new drivers the same technology as the roadside breathalyzers as they are developing their driving skills. The major administered by police, an ignition interlock prevents a limitation with most provincial/territorial .00% BAC car from starting or remaining operational if the requirements, however, is that they are typically lifted driver’s breath indicates his or her blood alcohol when the driver completes the program, which usually concentration (BAC) is over a pre-set limit. happens at 18 or 19 years of age. This corresponds to the legal drinking age in most provinces and is a time In conjunction with rehabilitation and when alcohol and binge drinking increase. It is also the educational programs, interlock programs help modify age at which teenagers are the most vulnerable to the behaviour of drinking drivers. The technology gives alcohol-related crashes. offenders who have lost their licences a chance to regain conditional driving privileges while at the same MADD Canada recommends a .00% BAC time ensuring they cannot operate a vehicle if they are restriction to all drivers under 21, even if the driver impaired. has successfully completed the graduated licensing program. The research and statistics clearly support The recidivism rate of interlock program this measure as an effective way to reduce alcohol- participants is up to 90% lower than that of non- related crashes and fatalities among young people. participants. Once the interlock is removed, the rates are comparable between program participants and non-participants. This highlights the needs to Graduated Licencing Programs incorporate rehabilitation programs for interlock A comprehensive Graduated Licensing participants to deal with the problems that led to the Program (GLP) is vital to any policy aimed at reducing offence. crash risks among youth. In the 1990s, jurisdictions Despite the evidence of their effectiveness, across Canada began introducing GLPs for new drivers. interlock usage is limited across the country. With Today, every province and territory except Nunavut approximately 34,000 impaired driving convictions has GLPs. These programs typically involve a annually (for the year 2007/2008), only about 13,000 combination of mandatory supervised driving and interlocks were used in 2008. restrictions on the passengers, night-time driving, Significantly more could be done to encourage high-speed roads and alcohol consumptions. They are and/or mandate participation by eligible offenders. designed to allow new drivers to gain on-the-road experience in low-risk circumstances. All provinces and territories, except the Yukon, have some form of ignition interlock program for Research has consistently shown that GLPs are convicted impaired drivers. However, these programs associated with significant reductions in crash deaths are often voluntary. The participation rate in voluntary and injuries among affected drivers. programs is just 10% of those convicted. MADD MADD Canada recommends a comprehensive Canada recommends mandatory interlocks for all graduated licensing program lasting at least three convicted impaired driving offenders, including years for all new drivers, and express police powers to reduced provincial suspensions to encourage enforce it. The program should include two stages: participation. • Stage 1: Driver must be supervised at all While some may be surprised by MADD times by a licensed adult and subject to Canada’s support of a program which results in stringent conditions. This stage should be a convicted offenders getting their licences back earlier, minimum of 12 months. it is our position that offering early licence continued ... www.rnca.ca 27 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Harnum’s Cakes & Pastries The Carpenters Union is proud to support the RNCA’s Annual Crime Prevention Guide, 2 Harbour Dr, New Harbour, NL, A0B 2P0 focusing on (709) 582-2173 “Driving under the Influence Awareness” Like Us on
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Research shows that licence suspensions alone are not sufficient to keep certain Drug-impaired driving is an increasingly offenders off the roads and therefore, additional serious problem in Canada. The presence of drugs other than alcohol in fatally-injured drivers increased vehicle-based sanctions are warranted to discourage by 24% from 2000 to 2008 (the most common drugs and at least temporarily prevent some unlicensed, are cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines, and disqualified and prohibited offenders from driving and, depressants.) Drug impaired driving is also a serious particularly, from driving while impaired. concern among young people, with several regional Vehicle Impoundment and national surveys indicating more young Canadians Vehicle impoundments have shown positive report driving after using cannabis than after results in reducing recidivism and subsequent crashes consuming alcohol. among affected drivers. Drug-impaired drivers are currently detected MADD Canada recommends the through special enforcement techniques used by impoundment or immobilization of any vehicle police police, including the standardized field sobriety test have reasonable grounds to believe is uninsured or is (SFTS) and drug recognition evaluation (DRE). being driven by an unlicensed, suspended or MADD Canada recommends that provinces disqualified or prohibited driver. These drivers have and territories establish administrative programs for shown they are unwilling to respect provincial drug-impaired drivers which would mirror existing licensing laws, and pose a very serious risk to public programs for alcohol-impaired drivers: safety. The impoundment period should be 45 days for • A prohibition on the presence of illicit a first occurrence and 90 days for a second occurrence psychoactive drugs for all drivers under 21 or within three years. with less than five years driving experience. In addition to the longer-term impoundment This approach would mirror the .00% BAC program for those caught driving without a valid requirement on all young and new drivers. licence, MADD Canada recommends a short-term (7- The proposed legislation should include day) impoundment where there are reasonable express police enforcement powers and mandatory licence suspensions for violating grounds to believe that the driver has committed an the condition. impaired driving offence. These short-term administrative impoundments are intended to • Similar to the administrative licence supplement the roadside and administrative licence suspension program for drivers with BACs of suspension provisions and serve to immediately .05% and higher, a parallel program should be remove impaired drivers and their vehicles from the in place for: drivers whose ability to drive, road, and reduce the risk that these individuals will based on an SFST or DRE, is reasonably drive during the administrative suspension period. believed to be impaired by drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol; and for Vehicle Forfeiture drivers who refuse to submit to an SFSST, DRE MADD Canada recommends or other lawfully demanded test. ■ provinces/territories implement a vehicle forfeiture madd.ca program for drivers who are responsible for three or www.rnca.ca 29 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association JR Auto Clinic 329 Hwy 410 Baie Verte, NL A0K 1B0 326 Freshwater Rd St. John’s, NL A1B 1C2 (709) 722-6486 709.532.8300 www.speedy.com
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There was no chance to say goodbye. Given that there was no warning, you and your loved one will have been “cut off in midstream.” Thus, you may find yourself consumed with your most recent interactions with them, and possibly troubled by your memories about these last encounters. People also describe a sense of “unfinished business” in a larger way, regretting things that were, or were not, said or done. While troubling, it is important to understand that this is entirely normal and expected when faced with such a sudden separation.
The grief is intense. In addition to feeling so intensely stunned and shocked, those who have experienced such an unanticipated loss also may report extreme feelings of all sorts, such as confusion, anxiety, fear, anger, guilt, and sadness. The traumatic nature of this loss may fuel or complicate your emotional experience. In addition to the kinds of thoughts and feelings that occur in response to any type of loss, there also may be an accompanying stress response syndrome, involving greatly increased anxiety, a heightened sense of helplessness or powerlessness, “survivor guilt” (i.e., guilt for living, while your loved one has died), or a replaying in your mind an imagined scenario of how the death may have occurred. This stress response does not occur for everyone in your situation, but if so, it signals the traumatic nature of this loss for you.
The world no longer seems safe or predictable. Until something like this happens in one’s life, many people assume that their life and world will proceed in a relatively predictable and sensible manner, with minor adjustments along the way. It also often is assumed that we are safe from danger, at least in our modern, routine day-to-day lives. When this type of sudden, violent death occurs, these assumptions are shattered. At times, you may experience profound confusion and anxiety because you have no other way to understand the world, and your loved one’s death may lead you to believe that the assumptions of safety and predictability no longer apply.
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This was preventable. When your loved one dies due to an impaired driver, there is an identified person to hold responsible. In light of this reality, the death is understood as preventable. When this is your experience, there may be an accompanying anger, directed at the driver in this case, and a strong sense of the injustice and unfairness of this circumstance.
Anger. Anger is a normal way to protest against what has happened. Not only may you feel anger toward the impaired driver but, as well, you may find that you feel angry toward other people, God, or even the person who died. While it is important to understand that anger is a very common experience in grief, it is equally important to express these feelings in ways that are not harmful to you or the others in your life.
Dealing with legal matters. In all likelihood, there will be a criminal legal process as a result of your loved one’s death due to the impaired driving crash. You may find yourself quite focussed and occupied by these legal matters. For some, this actually can be quite a helpful focus, as they may experience this as one way to channel their anger, and/or to achieve a degree of understanding about what happened. For others, however, the legal process may feel like a huge wall that prevents one from beginning their process of adjustment. It also may add stress, as you are required to revisit the situation, as well as experience frustrations with the legal process, or with judgments that are made. ■
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www.rnca.ca 46 Insurance And Financial Consequences Of Impaired Driving Insurance Consequences of Drinking and Driving • An impaired driving offender’s no-fault lost • Most Canadians have some understanding earnings benefits are denied in most that impaired driving is a criminal offence and jurisdictions. that it carries significant penalties. It is • In some jurisdictions, the estate of a probably safe to say that far fewer Canadians deceased offender will be denied no-fault appreciate the insurance consequences of funeral expenses, and his or her dependents being convicted of an impaired driving will be denied the death benefits that would offence. This is hardly surprising, considering otherwise be payable. the complexity of the provincial and territorial • In most jurisdictions, impaired driving automobile insurance laws. offenders are exposed to open-ended liability • While our primary concern is with the for third-party injuries and losses, despite insurance consequences of impaired driving, having purchased mandatory and optional we have also addressed the related problem third-party liability coverage. of “unauthorized driving”. We have used this • Driving while suspended or otherwise term to include driving while unlicensed, unauthorized has similar consequences on a suspended, disqualified, or prohibited. A driver’s collision coverage, no-fault benefits majority of impaired driving offenders and third-party liability coverage. continue to drive, at least occasionally, while suspended or otherwise unauthorized.1 • These potentially devastating financial consequences also apply to vehicle owners • We also discuss the legal consequences of when they lend their car to an individual who driving without insurance, which is also all too subsequently has an at-fault crash while common among impaired driving offenders impaired or unauthorized. Insurance coverage and benefits Insurance premiums • As outlined below, if a person who causes a • A conviction for an impaired driving offence crash is convicted of an impaired driving will result in significant increases in the offence, his or her insurance coverage and offender’s insurance premiums. no-fault benefits will be significantly reduced or denied.2 • Depending on the jurisdiction, the offender may no longer be able to obtain insurance in • Except for Québec, every jurisdiction denies the “regular” market and may have to seek collision coverage to impaired driving coverage from a “highrisk” insurer. In this offenders for damages to their own vehicle, case, the offender’s insurance premiums may regardless of how much collision coverage increase three or fourfold. they had purchased. • An impaired driving offender’s no-fault medical and rehabilitation benefits are denied or limited in most jurisdictions. 1 American studies indicate that as many as 75% of suspended and revoked drivers continue to drive, at least occasionally. A recent Canadian study suggests that the rate in Canada may be similar. See J. Malenfant, R. Van Houten and B. Jonah, “A Study to Measure the Incidence of Driving Under Suspension in the Greater Moncton Area” (2002), 34 Accid. Anal. and Prev. 439 at 441. 2 In most jurisdictions, insurance companies can deny or limit coverage if an individual is convicted of driving with a BAC above 0.08%, driving while impaired, or refusing to provide a breath or blood sample. In some jurisdictions, coverage may also be denied or limited if the driver was impaired by alcohol or drugs, regardless of whether criminal charges were laid or a conviction was obtained. continued ... www.rnca.ca 47 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association AUTOMOTIVE PARTS HANDTOOLS SNOWBLOWER PARTS FISHING & MARINE STOVE PIPE CHAINSAW PARTS TRAILERS SUPPLIES PAINT & SUPPLIES HARDWARE PLUMBING SUPPLIES
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Item Cost Estimated Legal Costs: (estimated at $2,000 to $10,000) $2,000 Costs of an Criminal Code fine for a first conviction $600 Impaired Remedial program $475 Driving Licence reinstatement fee $150 Conviction Increased insurance: ($4,500 per year for 3 years) $13,500 Ignition Interlock $1,300 Total Estimated Minimum Cost $18,025 www.madd.ca
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PENALTIES
2 nanograms (ng) but less than 5ng of Maximum $1,000 fine THC per 1 millilitre (ml) of blood
First offence Minimum $1,000 fine 5 ng or more of THC per 1ml of blood Mandatory imprisonment Second offence for 30 days Third and Mandatory imprisonment subsequent offence for 120 days
First offence Minimum $1,000 fine 2.5 ng or more of THC per 1ml of blood + 50 mil- ligrams (mg) of alcohol per 100ml of blood Mandatory imprisonment Second offence for 30 days
Third and Mandatory imprisonment subsequent offence for 120 days
TESTING
Current laws Proposed legislation
Police cannot test for the presence of drugs Police will be able to test oral fluid if they reasonably at roadside. suspect a drug is in the driver’s body
Police can only require standard field Police, in addition to SFST can test oral fluid for sobriety tests (SFST) the presence of drugs
Police who believe a person is impaired by a drug Police can demand a blood sample in addition to can demand a drug evaluation the drug evaluation
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CURRENT LAWS PROPOSED LEGISLATION
Roadside alcohol screening Police officers can require any lawfully-stopped driver to provide a Police officers must suspect that any lawfully stopped driver has preliminary breath sample, without suspicion of alcohol. What alcohol in their body. doesn’t change is police powers - all drivers must be treated fairly under the law Impaired driving causing no bodily harm or death - Mandatory minimum penalties First offence + BAC Mandatory $1,000 fine First offence $1,000 fine of 80-119mg (no change)
First offence + BAC $ Second offence Imprisonment for 30 days Mandatory 1,500 fine of 120-159mg Third and subsequent Imprisonment for First offence + BAC Mandatory $2,000 fine offences 120 days of 160mg or more First offence + refusal Mandatory $2,000 fine to be tested Mandatory imprisonment for 30 Second offence days (no change from current law) Mandatory imprisonment for 120 Third and subsequent offences days (no change from current law) Impaired driving causing no bodily harm or death - Maximum sentences 18 months on summary conviction 2 years less a day on summary conviction
5 years on indictment 10 years on indictment
Impaired driving causing bodily harm or death - Mandatory minimum penalties First offence Mandatory $1,000 fine There will be no mandatory minimum penalties for drivers convicted of impaired driving involving bodily harm. Second offence Mandatory 30 days imprisonment Third and subsequent Mandatory 120 days offences imprisonment Impaired driving causing bodily harm - Maximum penalties First offence 10 years imprisonment 2 years less a day (summary conviction) Second offence 10 years imprisonment
Third and subsequent offences 10 years imprisonment 14 years (indictment)
Impaired driving causing death - Maximum sentence Life imprisonment Life imprisonment (no change from current law) Wait time for provincial ignition interlock program
First offence 3 months First offence No wait
Second offence 6 months Second offence 3 months
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Young people have the highest rates of traffic death and injury due to impaired driving.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 16 to 25 year olds, and alcohol and/or drugs are a factor in 50% of those crashes.
16-25 year olds constituted 13.6% of the population in 2010, but made up almost 33.4% of the impairment-related traffic deaths.
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and the 26th Annual Crime Prevention Guide www.rnca.ca 60 presence of drugs (“drug screeners”). An officer could demand that an individual submit to a test on a drug screener where the officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that the individual has a drug in his or her body. Any such screening devices would have to be approved by the Attorney General of Canada. The following considerations support the consistency of this section with the Charter. Like the roadside alcohol screeners that are used under the sample is quick, and not physically invasive. A “fail” existing framework, a drug screener is an does not constitute an offence, but is simply a step investigative tool used at the roadside solely to help that could lead to further testing on an Approved an officer determine if reasonable grounds exist to Instrument (AI, or “breathalyzer”), typically at a believe that an offence has been committed. It police station. would not be used to prove the offence at trial. Like Eliminating the requirement that an officer a roadside alcohol screener, a drug screener is a form reasonable suspicion furthers the quick, non-intrusive search method that reveals Government’s compelling objective. The evidence information in which individuals have a limited shows that, currently, police officers often face expectation of privacy given the highly regulated many challenges in detecting when drivers have highway context. The provision would require that consumed alcohol and so may fail to demand a an officer, before demanding a sample, have a breath sample. As new section 320.27(2) would reasonable suspicion that the individual has a drug authorize a police officer to make a demand without in his or her body. This reduces the potential for having to make inquiries into whether an individual unnecessary administration of the tests. The use of had consumed alcohol, it would reduce the impact non-intrusive drug screeners subject to the existing of this kind of human error. It also would increase framework for the use of ASDs represents a the deterrent effect of roadside stops by eliminating reasonable interference with privacy interests in the perception that motorists could avoid having to service of the important purpose of detecting give a sample by hiding their impairment. drivers who have consumed drugs. This approach has been introduced in a number of countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Research in a number of countries demonstrates that it has contributed to a measurable reduction in accidents and deaths on roads and highways. For example, in Ireland, it has been credited by the Road Safety Authority with a 23% reduction in road deaths in the 11 months after introduction. In New Zealand, visible mandatory- screening checkpoints were credited with a 32% reduction in crashes. In the State of Tasmania, Blood Sampling serious accidents declined by 24% in the first year Clause 3(5) (new paragraph 254(3.1)(b)) after the introduction of Mandatory Alcohol enables an officer to demand that an individual Screening, while in Western Australia, fatal provide a blood sample if the officer has reasonable accidents declined by 28% in the first year. grounds to believe that the individual has Approved Screening Devices (ASDs) committed an offence of driving while impaired by a Clauses 3(1)-(5) and 4 (new section 254.01) drug, or of driving with a prescribed BDC, whether expand the use of ASDs to include devices that test or not the officer makes a demand for a Drug bodily samples (for example, oral fluid) for the Recognition Evaluation (DRE). This is a change from continued ... www.rnca.ca 61 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Blair J. Jewer Chartered Professional Accountant
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TEL: (709) 634-0820 www.rnca.ca 64 What makes MADD Canada unique from other organizations in the fight against impaired driving is our service to victims of impaired driving crashes including: Emotional Support
Victim Services Volunteers and victims from the chapter offer one-to-one peer support. Some chapters conduct victim support groups. Court Accompaniment and Support
Local chapter members volunteer to go to court with a victim and/or the victim’s family. Helping Victims Know Their Rights Under the Law
Volunteers assist victims in understanding their right to submit a Victim Impact Statement to the courts and help them in completing the statement if required. Annual Candlelight Vigil & Victims’ Weekend
These events provide the chance for victims to come together to honour and remember their loved one(s). The Victims’ Weekend includes educational presentations by professionals on grief, bereavement, coping with injury, and related issues. It also provides time for reflection in a supportive environment. A National Resource Guide
This publication contains federal and provincial resources for all victims of crime, including a focus on victims of impaired driving. Lending Library
All Chapters have been provided a list of books available on loan from Victim Services at the National Office. Topics range from Coping with Injury to Restorative Justice. Four Free Brochures
A Guide to the Canadian Criminal Justice System for Victims of Impaired Driving Coping with Life After Injury Trauma, Loss and Bereavement Understanding the Consequences of a Loved One's Impaired Driving For Victim Support call MADD Canada’s toll-free line: 1-800-665-6233 www.madd.ca www.rnca.ca 65 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association 51 Pippy Place, St. John’s, NL A1B 4B7 15 Union Street P: 709.754.3033 F: 709.754.3014 800.563.8755 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6G7 [email protected] (709) 634-3053 www.provincialmedical.com
• Ultramar Gas and Diesel • Full Line of Fishing and Hunting Supplies • Liquor Express, Confectionery, and U-Haul Rentals • Propane Exchange
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TWIN RINKS Blackler Avenue, St. John’s Shinney Hockey Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (709) 579-9681 www.twinrinks.org
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321 Freshwater Rd., St. John’s, NL A1B 1C3 (709) 237-5532 Fax: (709) 754-5965 www.rnca.ca 66 Saving Lives, Supporting Victims MADD Avalon Chapter 130 Conception Bay Hwy, Suite 204, Conception Bay South, NL A1W 3A6 Tel: (709)-834-7663 Email: [email protected] www.maddchapters.ca/avalon • www.facebook.com/MADDAvalon • @MADDAvalon Victim Support provided Contact: Terry Coates • Admin Assistant: Sharon Cobb Hrs: Tues & Wed 9 am – 2 pm
MADD Bay of Islands Chapter Tel: (709) 624-3216 Email: [email protected]
MADD Bay St. George Chapter P.O. Box 125 Stephenville, NL A2N 2Y9 Tel: (709) 721-3326 Email: [email protected] www.maddchapters.ca/baystgeorge • www.facebook.com/groups/316482675059600 Victim Support provided Contact: Sharon Grandy
MADD Burin Peninsula Chapter PO Box 1718, Marystown, NL A0E 2M0 Tel: (709) 277-5811 Email: [email protected] www.maddchapters.ca/burinpeninsula • www.facebook.com/MADDBurinPen • @MADDBurinPen Contact: Roma Hayes
MADD Exploits Valley Chapter c/o Kim Brown, Central Health, Queensway Building, 50 Union Street, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2E1 Tel: 1-866-798-6233 Email: [email protected] Victim Support provided Contact: Kim Brown
MADD Gander & Area Chapter P.O. Box 82 Gander, NL A1V 1K0 Tel: 709-256-5843 Email: [email protected] Victim Support provided Contact: Tracey Moller
MADD Labrador Chapter Box 7, Postal Station C Happy Valley – Goose Bay, NL A0P 1C0 Tel: 709-896-8957 Email: [email protected] Victim Support provided Contact: Jeannine Chaulk
MADD Labrador Straits CL P.O. Box 225 L’Anse au Loup, NL A0K 3C0 Tel: 709-927-5151 Email: [email protected] Contact: Lisa Davis-Ryland
MADD Labrador West Chapter 708 Field St. Labrador City, NL A2V 1H8 Tel: 709-944-7471 Email: [email protected] www. maddchapters.ca/labradorwest • www.facebook.com/MaddLabradorWestChapter Victim Support provided Contact: Josephine Gaulton-Rowe
MADD Mary’s Harbour CL P.O. Box 62 Mary’s Harbour, NL A0K 3P0 Tel: 709-921-6939 Email: [email protected] Contact: Jackie Rumbolt
MADD Rocky Harbour CL 43 West Rink Rd., P.O. Box 494 Rocky Harbour, NL A0K 4N0 Tel: 709-458-2008 Email: [email protected] Victim Support provided Contact: Barbara Ann Mercer
MADD Trinity Bay Chapter 64 Memorial Dr., Clarenville, NL A5A 1N3 Tel: 709-427-2068 Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/madd.trinitybaychapter?fref=ts Contact: Adam Wiseman
www.rnca.ca 67 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Jeannot Ganache Cell: 944-0656
Tel: (709) 282-5626 Fax: (709) 282-5372
Sunrise Dairy Ltd 22 Commercial St Corner Brook, NL A2H 6C7 P.O. Box 205 Phone: 634-8255 Musgravetown, NL A0C 1Z0 Supporting the 709-467-2164 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Avalon Towing Service
Associates 30 St. Annes Cres., Larry Burton B.PE., B.Ed., B.Sc., P.T. Debbie Trickett B.Sc., P.T. Paradise, NL A1L 1K1 Angela Whalen RMT Registered MassageTherapist (709) 576-4130
KEITH PENNEY & ASSOCIATES INC CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT P.O. Box 741, 57 Humber Rd Corner Brook, NL A2H 6G7 Bus: (709) 634-2213 Fax: (709) 634-2769
Liam O’Shea General Manager
Tel: (709) 722-4074 Cell: (709) 727-7093 Fax: (709) 722-1839 Email: [email protected] 4 Henry Street, St. John’s, NL www.rnca.ca 68 RNCA made a $2,500 donation to
Proceeds from our 26th Annual Community Guide have allowed the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association to make a $2,500.00 donation to madd – Mothers Against Drinking and Driving – to aid in their mission to stop impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime.
National President of Mothers’ Against Drunk Driving, Patricia Hynes-Coates was on hand to accept a cheque for $2,500 from the RNC Association to help support programs through MADD. Pictured left to right: Patricia Hynes-Coates, National President; Amanda Hynes, Media Consultant; and Cst. Nick Cashin, 1st Vice President, RNC Association.
Each year MADD Canada offers our services to 20,000 victims and survivors across Canada. If you or someone you know has been injured or has lost a loved one as a result of someone else’s choice to drive impaired, madd has many resources available to you and your family during these difficult times.
Connect with MADD Canada Watch videos, connect with others, see photos, and receive updates on the following social networks:
www.rnca.ca 69 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association CRJ AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED FOR FAST SERVICE (709) 639-3220 37 Maple Valley Rd, P.O. Box 672 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6G1 Toll free: 1 866 339-3220 Fax: (709) 639-3230
Pearl R. Lee, CA Chartered Professional Accountant Official Airport Taxi Comptables Professionnels Agréés Major Credit Cards Accepted Bruno Plaza Tel: (709) 944-7744 Wake Up Calls Labrador City, NL A2V 2J8 Res: (709) 944-5512 Bus Charters Available [email protected] Fax: (709) 944-3431 Email: [email protected] Web: www.citywidetaxi.ca
Bruce’s Recreation Bruce Wiseman Manager
Dealer for Forest River • Bombardier Skidoos & ATVs • Aluminum Boats & Boat Trailers Quality Sales and Service
92 Balbo Dr Clarenville, NL Bus: 466-3355 A5A 4A8 Fax: 466-3502
Leona Piercey Chief Development Officer Helping others stay healthy right here! 67 Manitoba Drive Clarenville, NL A5A 1K3 Telephone: (709) 466-5231 Fax: (709) 466-3300 E-mail: [email protected]
Processors of Groundfish, Pelagics, Crab and other Shellfish
P.O. Box 39 ~ Hickman’s Harbour, NL ~ Canada ~ A0C 1P0 Tel: (709) 547-2332 ~ Fax: (709) 547-2586 Email: [email protected] www.rnca.ca 70 2016 Awards of Excellence Winners The RNCA Award of Excellence recognizes members of the RNC Association who have exhibited outstanding qualities in the categories of Leadership, Community Service, Outstanding Performance, and Valor. 2016 recipients of the Awards of Excellence are: Cst. Robert Allen for Outstanding Performance Sgt. William F. James for Leadership Cst. Ryan Pittman for Outstanding Performance
Constable Robert Allen Outstanding Performance
Constable Ryan Pittman Outstanding Performance
Sgt. William James
Leadership Medal of Valor
www.rnca.ca 71 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Hotel Greenwood
P.O. Box 337, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada A1C 5J9 53 Greenwood Cres. Room Rates: Fortis Building, 11th Floor, 139 Water Street Mount Pearl, NL A1N 3J1 $79 - $99 Telephone: (709) 772-5181 Facsimile: (709) 722-7521 Ph: 709-364-5300 OPEN YEAR ROUND e-mail: [email protected] website: www.curtisdawe.nf.com Fax: 709-364-1204 FREE Internet WiFi
FRAIZEBarristers, LAW Solicitors &OFFICES Notaries THOMAS W. FRAIZE, Q.C. DONALD K. POWELL, B.A., LL.B. B. Comm. (Hon.), LL.B. LARA FRAIZE-BURRY, B.A., M.PHIL, J.D. Telephone: (709) 726-7978 El Greco Facsimile: (709) 726-8201 email: [email protected] 133 Hamilton River Road Providing a Full Range of Legal Services including: ~ Personal Injury ~ Marine & Admiralty Law ~ Civil Litigation Happy Valley-Goose Bay ~ Licensing ~ Criminal Law ~ Fishing Agreements ~ Corporate/Commercial ~ Offences under Fisheries Act & Regulations A0P 1C0 ~ Real Estate/Mortgages ~ Vessel Financing & Mortgages ~ Estates ~ Workers Compensation ~ Canada Pension ~ Immigration (709) 896-3473 P.O. Box 5217, Stn C, 268 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL A1C 5W1
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www.rnca.ca 72 Police and Peace Officer of the Year Award 2017 Police Officer of the Year, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Sgt. Dwight Feltham, Northeast Avalon Region, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary 2017 Police Officer of the Year, Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Cpl. Troy Bennett, Happy Valley-Goose Bay Detachment, Royal Canadian Mounted Police 2017 Peace Officer of the Year Fishery Officer Brent Watkins, Conservation and Protection, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
2017 Police Officer of the Year, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Sgt. Dwight Feltham, Northeast Avalon Region, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Sgt. Dwight Feltham has been a Royal Newfoundland In addition to his work with the RNC, Sgt. Feltham has made a Constabulary officer for 28 years. During that time, he has significant contribution to the larger community. Since 2015, worked in a variety of positions providing protection and support he has been the assistant coach for the RNC Female Volleyball to the general public, patrol, VIP security, Use of Force Team, who are competing this year in Los Angeles for the 2017 instruction and street crime. games. He has been an active volunteer with the Mount Pearl show choir, acting as a chaperon for the tours to Japan and In his current position of Police Studies Program Coordinator, Europe and assisting with the creation of stage props, providing Sgt. Feltham is a positive role model for working with cadets event security and fundraising. He worked as a parent who have chosen a career in policing. He works diligently with volunteer since 2011 for Mount Pearl Girls Volleyball and has the RNC cadets to instill the values, skills, knowledge and work organized tournaments and fundraising. Sgt. Feltham has ethic required to conduct the duties of a police officer. In the voluntarily provided traffic control at Elizabeth Park Elementary course of his duties with the cadets, Sgt. Feltham models the school (the “Kiss and Ride Program”) to ensure the safe drop importance of respect, listening, fairness and firmness. Sgt. off of school children during the morning rush hour. Since Feltham takes a personal interest in the success of each cadet 2009, Sgt. Feltham has been an active volunteer at the and provides supports that assists the cadet be as successful Salvation Army Christmas Distribution days. Sgt. Feltham as possible in the program. conducts this work with respect and humility. Sgt. Feltham has Sgt. Feltham also coordinates the volunteer activities of the also been a member of the eastern School District Safe RNC cadets. These activities are varied and include race Schools Committee and served as treasurer of the Ducks marshalling, supporting health care fund raisers, and handing Unlimited. out warm clothing to people on the street and in shelters and Sgt. Feltham has described himself as “a simple guy just doing the cadets also fund raise to make donations to community his job.” By his peers, Sgt. Feltham is described as being groups in need. In addition to his own volunteer activities, Sgt. principled and guided by the values of integrity, respect, dignity Feltham encourages the RNC cadets to give back to the and fairness. He is and has been a proud contributing member community. of the RNC. He has approached his duties diligently, earnestly, In addition to his duties with the cadets, Sgt. Fetham continues and always with the intent of performing to the best of his ability. to demonstrate is willingness to go above and beyond the call He has been a team player who has supported his colleagues of duty. He currently has four secondary duties, including the in doing their work and maximizing their potential. In the words serving a leadership capacity on the Tactics and Rescue Unit, of The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Cadet Class of 2017 the LGBTQ Committee, as well as being a police sniper. He is “Sgt. Feltham is a pure example of professionalism and a former member of the Honour Guard for 13 years, Use of outstanding deportment that each us aspire to emulate.” Force Board and the Public Order Unit. He currently holds 12 certifications for instructing other officers in various skills necessary for their jobs. Continued... www.rnca.ca 73 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association The Town of Torbay is proud to support the RNCA’s Annual Crime Prevention Guide
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SMALLWOOD CRESCENT COMMUNITY CENTRE INC.
P.O. BOX 1087 45 Dundee Ave. MARYSTOWN, NL Mount Pearl, NL A0E 2M0 A1N 4R7 TELEPHONE: (709) 279-3643 FAX: (709) 279-3708 709.368.8822
Royal Canadian Legion Country Haven Branch #54 Funeral Home DWAYNE S. PARSONS Manager PO Box 38, Baie Verte, NL 167 Country Road Tel: (709) 634-2500 A0K 1B0 Corner Brook, NL A2H 4M5 Fax: (709) 634-4025 (709) 532-4150 www.country-haven.ca Email: [email protected] “Where Your Family is a Part of Ours” www.rnca.ca 74 Continued... Police and Peace Officer of the Year Award 2017 Police Officer of the Year, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Sgt. Dwight Feltham, Northeast Avalon Region, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary 2017 Police Officer of the Year, Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Cpl. Troy Bennett, Happy Valley-Goose Bay Detachment, Royal Canadian Mounted Police 2017 Peace Officer of the Year Fishery Officer Brent Watkins, Conservation and Protection, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
2017 Police Officer of the Year, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Cpl. Troy Bennett, Happy Valley-Goose Bay Detachment, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Cpl. Bennett began his career in 2000. His first posting was busy Detachment, last year they saw 4,206 police occurrences Marystown, NL (2001-2006 General Duty), then Burin, NL and 1,726 prisoner’s lodged in our cell. Last year, Cpl. Bennett: (2006-2009 Custom & Excise), Corner Brook, NL (2009-2014 - responded to two armed robberies at convenience stores, Major Crime Unit) and presently in Happy Valley-Goose Bay where the suspect was carrying an axe and in the other (HVGB – General Duty). one a knife and he made sure proper investigations were He’s a champion in the creation and the implementation of the conducted; Labrador Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) Extra-Judicial - spearheaded an Impaired Driving causing Bodily harm Measures committee, a facilitator for the Road to Mental investigation; and, Readiness (R2MR) program, which objectives are to give employees a greater understanding of the signs of good mental - oversaw the crime scene and the investigation of a health and the RCMP/Community Mental Health (Labrador suspicious house fire with the sudden death of an senior Grenfell Health Centre) Liaison Board member, which was female which later resulted in the arrest of the suspect. created to achieve an optimal working relationship (between Cpl. Bennett is described as being instrumental in improving both groups). the working conditions, morale of the membership, and he Cpl. Bennett being a status Mi’kmaq person and growing up in respectfully inspired the members and community to move an aboriginal community has seen first-hand the importance of forward from the tragedy of the sudden death of our Officer in developing positive partnerships/relationships through Charge of Labrador District. It was a challenging time, as the Aboriginal Policing. He’s the RCMP Aboriginal Liaison Officer membership was also dealing with civil unrest of the Aboriginal with the Labrador Friendship Centre, and a member of the Protests of the Mega Electric Project of Muskrat Falls. Community Conflict Management Group (CCMG) responsible Since being posted to HVGB, Cpl. Bennett has been actively to respond to Muskrat Falls protest activities with objectives to involved in the planning and carrying out of festivities on build relationships with all stakeholders. At a National level, Aboriginal Day each year. He attends and completes Red Cpl. Bennett was selected as a participant in Advance Issue in Serge duty on this day. This was well received as it hadn't been Policing. done in previous years. While in MCU he was the primary investigator for numerous Cpl. Bennett is married and has twin sons. His service to our major investigations ranging from murder to attempt murder province has been exemplary. His contribution goes well and home invasion. In HVGB, since June 2015 Cpl. Bennett beyond what is expected of him and his devotion to formed part of the General Duty Policing as the Team Leader. Newfoundland and Labrador and the RCMP has been He’s responsible for the operational and administrative activities unwavering. of his team of six Constables. HVGB RCMP is an extremely
Continued... www.rnca.ca 75 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Dr. Lawrence L. Jackman D.D.S., Dip. Ortho., F.R.C.D.(c)
Orthodontist P.O. Box 487 79 Mount Bernard Avenue Marystown, NL Corner Brook, NL A2H 5G3 A0E 2M0 phone (709) 634-7312 fax (709) 634-7315 (709) 279-1600 e-mail: [email protected]
Pub/Eatery Carl W. Foss President & General Manager 154 Main Street Res: (709) 686-2742 Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2P7
For private Party bookings 25 Union Street, P.O. Box 605 Call Wayne or Dorothy Corner Brook, NL A2H 6G1 Tel: (709) 639-9179 Cell: (709) 632-1873 Fax: (709) 639-7303 Email: [email protected] Fax: 709-489-6742 www.hardrok.ca
STAGG & STAGG Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries
Fred R. Stagg, Q.C. Trevor A. Stagg, B.Sc, LLB
28 Main Street Tel: (709) 643-5651 P.O. Box 214, Stephenville, NL Fax: (709) 643-5369 A2N 2Z4 Email: [email protected]
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www.rnca.ca 76 Continued... Police and Peace Officer of the Year Award 2017 Police Officer of the Year, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Sgt. Dwight Feltham, Northeast Avalon Region, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary 2017 Police Officer of the Year, Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Cpl. Troy Bennett, Happy Valley-Goose Bay Detachment, Royal Canadian Mounted Police 2017 Peace Officer of the Year Fishery Officer Brent Watkins, Conservation and Protection, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
2017 Peace Officer of the Year Fishery Officer Brent Watkins, Conservation and Protection, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
For 10 years Fishery Officer Watkins he has been Detachment engaging staff and making them a part of the work planning Supervisor for the Stephenville Detachment. When public process. Then each officer was assigned a specific role to education and stewardship fails to ensure compliance by some execute within the work plan while he himself was also individuals Officer Watkins is a very dedicated enforcement incorporated into the work plan and also had responsibilities. officer who has lead his team to ensure compliance with the He developed a protocol for use of the SPOT Satellite Fisheries Act and other pertinent legislation. Messenger System. This protocol is in place to ensure the Officer Watkins encourages his staff to put a huge effort into safety of ALL Fishery Officers when they are engaged in field public education and stewardship activities. He has done this activities. This protocol has now been adapted by other leading by example. He has been involved in the Bay St. detachments within the NL region and is currently being used George Salmon Recovery Group since it began a number of as the template for a region wide protocol. years ago. He has worked closely with the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First He volunteered to be the Regional Aboriginal Program Nation Band to incorporate their aboriginal guardians into the Champion for the whole NL region. He worked closely with Stephenville Detachment compliance program. He has also other DFO staff and the five aboriginal groups in NL to worked with the Qalipu to educate and enhance several complete an inventory of programs that DFO is currently in Species At Risk (SAR). He has also worked closely with fish partnership with Aboriginal groups, with specific focus on the harvesters to educate them about SAR and the importance of Aboriginal Guardian Program. He spent several months this stewardship/compliance to protect the fish and fish habitat past winter developing and delivering a week long Aboriginal resources on the West coast. guardian training course. All of this is outside of his regular Officer Watkins has also lead his team by working closely with duties as a detachment supervisor. local schools and incorporating public education and Outside of work, he and his wife of 20 years have two children. stewardship into many, many school presentations and He has also worked tirelessly to improve several recreational activities. He lead the region on diversion of court fines into a sport programs within the local community and is well known public education fund which he has used to provide touch tanks for his volunteer work in the Stephenville area as well as region to local schools. These fine diversion funds have also been wide as it relates to minor soccer, hockey and basketball. used for numerous other projects in Western Newfoundland by various other non-government agencies for public education Fishery Officer Watkins’ commitment to protecting fish and fish and stewardship projects. This process was quickly adapted by habitat with special focus on Public Education and Stewardship regional headquarters and used throughout the NL region. is second to no one as an honest and respectful enforcement officer, Fishery Officer Watkins has the respect of Officer Watkins has demonstrated leadership by mobilizing his management, his peers, his subordinates as well as the public. staff and engaging them in all aspects of the Stephenville He is a tireless worker and leads by example, he has excellent Conservation and Protection program. He led the way within department and wears the Fishery Officer uniform with pride. the region in the development of detachment work plans by
www.rnca.ca 77 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association KING Anglican Diocese of PENNEY & BROWN Western Newfoundland BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS David A. King, Q.C. 37 West Street 25 Main Street Deanne M. Penney Corner Brook, NL Jill K. Brown A2H 2Y6 Corner Brook, NL A2H 1C2 Katrina E. Warren (709) 634-9888 (709) 639-8712 WE SPEAK YOUR LANGUAGE
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Offering accounting, taxation, and auditing services www.rnca.ca 78 Police Exemplary Service Medals and Bars Ceremony The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) recognized 25 of its members with the issuing of the Police Exemplary Service Medals and Bars. These awards will be presented to 15 officers from the class of 1986 acknowledging 30 years of exemplary service and to 10 other RNC officers for 20 years of exemplary service. The Police Exemplary Service Awards was presented by His Honour, The Honourable Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador and Chief of Police William Janes. The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of the Department of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will also be attending. Police Officers across Canada receive the Police Exemplary Service Medal in recognition of 20 years of meritorious service and Police Exemplary Service Bar in recognition of 30 years of meritorious service. 30 Year Exemplary Service Bar Inspector Terrence C. Corbin The presentation was, November 2, 2016, Inspector Paul F. Woodruff at Government House at 2:00 PM. Inspector Shawn C. O'Reilly Sergeant Derrick J. Cole Sergeant William F. James 20 Year Exemplary Service Medal Sergeant Hubert S. Marrie Sergeant Douglas W. Day Sergeant Darrell E. Long Sergeant Michael G. Summers Sergeant Randy D. Hennessey Sergeant Krista L. Clarke Sergeant Bernard J. Jesso Sergeant F. Alexander Brennan Sergeant Edward M. Billard Sergeant Robert C. Edwards Sergeant Robert S. Baldwin Sergeant Paul C. Didham Constable Rupert J. Kearney Sergeant Stephen A. Knight Constable Karen J. Hemmens Sergeant Colin J. McNeil Constable John W. Goss Sergeant Mitchell J. Rumbolt Constable John A. Collins Constable A. Dee Edison
Photos by Cst. Geoffrey Higdon Donations to the Community The RNC Association prides itself on making donations to organizations throughout the communities it serves. Over the course of this year, the RNCA has contributed to many charities: • 2016 Children’s Wish Telethon • Raise it up for Rainbow Riders • Alberta Fires Appeal – Canadian Red Cross • RNC Cadet Class of 2016 • Badge of Life Canada • RNC Honour Guard • Bust A Move – St. John’s • RNC Veteran’s Association • Camp Faces • Royal Canadian Legion • Canadian Mental Health Association • Senior’s Christmas Party • Citizen’s Crime Prevention • St. John’s Fire Fighters Association • Corner Brook Winter Carnival • St. John’s Women’s Center – • Cst. William Moss Memorial Softball International Women’s Day • Easter Seals NL • StandOut2 • Friends of Rich and Ruby • Steps for Life Charity • Goodlife Kids Foundation • The Brigade Council of the C.L.B. Armoury • Law Enforcement Torch Run • The Kidney Foundation • Mothers Against Drunk Driving • United Way of Newfoundland and Labrador • Mount Pearl Frosty Festival • Various Sporting Associations within • NL 2016 Summer Games Newfoundland and Labrador • Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial • Wounded Warriors Canada • Police Curling Benefit www.rnca.ca 79 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association SINNOTT’S Goose Bay Painters HYDROSEEDING & LANDSCAPING Experienced Painting Contractors Serving all of Newfoundland and Labrador High-Pressure Surface Cleaning/Epoxy Coating Residential & Commercial 709-364-8737 214 Kelland Drive, Goose Bay 111 Old Bay Bulls Road, Kilbride, NL Ph: 896-2338 Fax: 896-7001
P.O. BOX 519, BURIN, NL A0E 1G0 (709) 891-1111 Burin Pharmacy Ltd Serving Burin Peninsula residents for more than 50 years! Complete Home Health Care Department Also Offering: Indoor ATV, Snowmobile & Motorcycle Storage Purchases, Rental Service
VITALITY PRODUCTS INC. Located in the Wellness Centre 98 Bonaventure Ave, St. John’s, NL A1B 2X4 Phone: (709) 753-8020 Fax: (709) 726-9571 Mail Order on Request Herbals, Homeopathics, Vitamins/Minerals www.remedyforwellness.com Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
First Line Medical Clinic
496 Topsail Rd, Suite 203 St. John’s, NL ` A1E 2C2 (709) 368-1610 www.rnca.ca 80 Children's Wish Telethon
The 2016 Children's Wish Telethon was held in Corner in September. Pictured manning the telephones are: Cst. Jason Dobbin, Civilian Patricia Barrett and Cst. Penny Pike.
Following the telethon Cst. Jason Dobbin and Cst. Penny Pike presented the cheque to the Mr. Troy Turner, Children's Wish Foundation, on behalf of the RNC Association. Law Enforcement Torch Run St. John’s
Left to Right: Cst. Jared Sweetapple – RNCA Ben Whelan, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Sgt. Sandy Harvey, RNC Officer Luke Robichaud, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division Cpl. Mike Hall, RCMP Lynette Wells, Memorial Campus Enforcement Athlete Andrew Hynes with Special Olympics Mount Pearl. Andrew was also a Provincial Team member for the 2016 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games which was held in Corner Brook. Law Enforcement Torch Run Corner Brook
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is held every year to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics. Corner Brook held their run in June 2016. www.rnca.ca 81 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association www.polarair.ca
(709) 745-8018 Upper Cuts Conception Bay Hwy, Spaniards Bay, NL A0A 3X0 (709) 786-5515
Email: [email protected] DR. VINAY JERATH (Dental Surgeon) General Dentistry, Cosmetics & Implants
Holyrood Dental Office 401 Conception Bay Hwy. Box 328 ED MacDONALD Holyrood, NL A0A 2R0 Branch Manager Tel: (709) 229-7363 47 Harding Rd., Box 24152, St. John’s, NL A1A 5G6 Fax: (709) 229-7402 P: (709) 579-6378 F: (709) 579-2009 C: (709) 682-0220 (709) 364-4282
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112 Military Road, St. John’s, NL A1C 2C9 Tel: 709-722-1525 Fax: 709-722-3811 W J Thorne Angel’s Touch Surveys Ltd Home Care Ltd. 19 Viking Place PO Box 61, Blaketown, NL A0B 1C0 Clarenville, NL A5A 2A7 (709) 759-2392 709-466-1307 www.rnca.ca 82 Detective Sgt. Thomas Fraize Scholarship The Detective Sergeant Thomas Fraize Scholarship is awarded by the RNCA to dependents of RNCA members, past or present, who are graduating from Grade 12 and will be attending post secondary school. Sarah Mackey, daughter of Cst. Jeff Mackey, and Megan Matthews, the daughter of Cst. C. B. Matthews, are the recipients of this year’s scholarship. Megan Matthews is one of our Sarah Mackey is the daughter 2016 Detective Sergeant Thomas of Cst. Jeff Mackey. Sarah Fraize Scholarship winners. She graduated from Waterford is the daughter of Cst. C. B. Valley High School in June Matthews. Megan graduated from 2016 with Honors. She won Queen Elizabeth Regional High an award in Math and was School in June of 2016. She is in successful in having her her first semester at Memorial name added to the University of Newfoundland Principal’s List. Sarah is working towards a Bachelor of currently attending her first Science degree. Megan spent 5 year of studies at Memorial years in competitive swimming University working towards a with the CBS Bluefins. Megan degree in Human Kinetics also devoted her time to the with hopes of pursuing a “Tutoring for Tuition” program at career in Medicine. Upper Gullies Elementary School. We extend our congratulations to Megan and Sarah and wish you all the best in your future endeavors! Police Studies Diploma Program Graduation
The twelfth class to complete the Police Studies Diploma Program were officially sworn in as Recruit Constables of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary on August 27, 2016.
Following admission to the Diploma Program and until completion of all Diploma Program requirements, students must carry a course load of fifteen credit hours (five courses) in each of the Fall Class of 2016 and Winter semesters, and complete a Constable Kyle A. Smith, #910 six credit hour instructional field Constable Jenna A. Hawkins, #911 Constable Samantha K. Butt, #912 placement in the Spring semester. Constable Rebecca E. Jamieson, # 913 Students must complete a total of thirty- Constable Chelsea E. Tiller, #914 six credit hours. The field placement is a Constable Philip H. Maher, #915 rigorous 19 week program delivered at Constable Jenna-Rose Fry, # 916 the RNC Memorial Campus. Constable Trevor J. Kennedy, #917 Constable Patrick J. Griffiths, #918 Constable Noelle D. Laite, #919 The Diploma in Police Studies Program Constable Patrick R. O’Keefe, #920 is a partnership between Memorial Constable Janelle E. Marshall, #921 University of Newfoundland, the Royal Constable João A. Simoes Re, #922 Newfoundland Constabulary and the Constable Deanna M. Mooney, # 923 Department of Justice and Public Safety. Constable Shane R. Lahey, # 924 Constable Brittany J. Hierlihy, # 925 Photos by Bud Gaulton Constable Ryan T. Hawco, #926 www.rnca.ca 83 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association International Union of Painters & Allied Trades, District Council 39 Local 1984 Painters, Glaziers, Tapers, Flooring & Allied Workers AFL-CIO
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www.rnca.ca 84 Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony & Parade The Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Association (NLPPOMA) hosted its 14th Annual Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony and Parade at the Memorial Monument Site outside the Confederation Building (East Block), in St. John's at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2016.
This Ceremony and Parade coincided with similar parades all across the country, perhaps the most notable of which took place in Ottawa. This year 37 current and retired members from the RNC Honour Guard represented the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary at the Memorial Service in Ottawa.
On May 23, 2003 the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador officially proclaimed the last Sunday in September of every year as Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Day. Newfoundland and Labrador has its own organization dedicated to honour the memory of police and peace officers who have died in the line of duty. Currently, the names of 20 officers are etched on our Provincial Memorial in St. John's.
All Photos courtesy of Constable Georgina Short
www.rnca.ca 85 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association www.labradorchamber.ca
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SUPPLIERS OF: SAND, GRAVEL, ASPHALT, CRUSHED STONE SUPER STONE SLINGER Town Office Phone: As little as 10 minutes to unload and spread. (709) 673-3439 Three men will take up to 3 hours for the same chore Town Office E-mail: THE ONLY UNIT FOR: 1. WEEPING TILES 2. BASEMENT FLOORS 3. BUILDING FOUNDATIONS 4. DRIVEWAYS 5. DIFFICULT ACCESS AREAS [email protected] ADVANTAGE OVER DUMP/MIXER TRUCKS: Town Mailing Address: 1. ABILITY TO SPREAD DELIVERED PRODUCTS 2. SLING UP TO 35 FEET Town Office, P.O. Box 57, Springdale, NL A0J 1T0 3. SAVE VALUABLE MAN-HOURS www.townofspringdale.ca 782-1000 FAX 782-1404 CLIFFORD SHEAVES CONSTRUCTION
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All Photos courtesy of Constable Georgina Short www.rnca.ca 87 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Professional and Reliable Cleaning Services for your Gerard J Martin Home or Business • Weekly, Bi-Weekly and Monthly • Free Consultation • New Construction Clean-Up • Bonded & Insured L A W O F F I C E • No Job Too Big Or Too Small • Registered with Workers • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Compensation • Residential and Commercial • Refer a Friend Discount Program 20 Central St., Corner Brook, NL A2H 2M6 • Move Ins/Outs • Senior Discounts (709) 639-7184 Under New Management
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Peter Penney General Manager Hickman Honda 41 Toulette Drive Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B 1J2 Tel: 709-489-0955 Fax: 709-489-0954 Cell: 709-486-4737 Email: [email protected] www.hickmanhonda.ca
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National Police Week 2016 ran from May 15th – 21st. On Monday, May 16th, the RNC held a session on 'Armed Robbery Prevention' & 'Neighborhood Watch' for businesses to kick off Police Week 2016. Pictured here are Cst. Jordan McEntegart and Cst. Steven Curnew.
Remembrance Day Ceremonies
RNC participated in the Remembrance Day Ceremonies held in Corner Brook
Lest We Forget
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As a result of the devastation that happened in Fort McMurray, Alberta, in the spring of 2016, the RNC Association decided to raise some much needed money to help all those affected. On May 11th, 2016, the RNC Association hosted a “Coffee for a Cause” in support of the Alberta Fire Appeal. Proceeds of $1,000 were to the Canadian Red Cross on behalf of the RNC Association and its Members. The Federal Government has agreed to match every dollar donated to the Red Cross in support of this tragedy. Members of the Corner Brook detachment also held an event at their local. Pictured are Anna Power – Canadian Red Cross – St. John’s Chapter and Cst. Steven Simmons, Pictured are RNCA 2nd Michelle Thistle, Vice President Business Manager– RNCA; Marian Glavine, Administrative Assistant-RNCA Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national, non-profit organization working towards a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Their mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. Members of the RNC in Corner Brook got together to lend their skills and support to help with this year’s projects. www.rnca.ca 91 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Professional Listings
A TO Z HOME INSPECTIONS CENTRAL REHAB INC G & R HOLDINGS LIMITED 1 CARTWRIGHT SUITE 9 702 C B S HWY UNIT 4 201 HUMBER AVE, BOX 18 GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR CBS LABRADOR CITY (709) 489-6895 (709) 834-7390 (709) 944-5800
A & A MASONRY LTD COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION G CAMP & SONS 96 RIDGEWOOD DR PO BOX 1115 BOX 226 PARADISE MARYSTOWN CLARKES BEACH (709) 240-1303 (709) 883-2135 (709) 786-0492
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AVALON RECYCLING SVC LTD DAIRY QUEEN HAYNES GENERAL STORE LTD PO BOX 39107 672 TOPSAIL RD PO BOX 23 ST JOHN'S ST JOHN'S NAIN (709) 368-0416 (709) 368-2671 (709) 922-2822
BALTIMORE PHARMACY DOCKSIDE MOTEL HEAT PUMP SOLUTIONS LTD PO BOX 10 GENERAL DELIVERY 16 KIRKSTON AVE FERRYLAND ST BARBE ST JOHN'S (709) 432-2797 (709) 877-2444 (709) 743-5878
BARRY GROUP DOMINION RECYCLING LTD HOSKINS FUNERAL HOME STE 402 139 WATER ST PO BOX 1143 12 EARLE ST ST JOHN'S ST JOHN'S GRAND FALLS WINDSOR (709) 576-7292 (709) 753-6158 (709) 489-5100
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BURGEO TIMBR MART DR THOMAS MCGARRY IDEAL MASONRY PO BOX 550 PO BOX 130 1823 TOPSAIL RD BURGEO TREPASSEY PARADISE (709) 886-2750 (709) 438-2828 (709) 728-4070
CAPE TOWN CONVENIENCE EPCO SERVICES INC J & J PAVING PO BOX 644 PO BOX 13412 STN A PO BOX 428 7A TIPPING PLACE POUCH COVE ST JOHN'S CORNER BROOK (709) 335-7957 (709) 753-7100 (709) 634-7646
CARIBOU ENTERPRISES LTD EXCEL ROOFING SYSTEMS INC JJ'S BILLIARD & LOUNGE 46 TILLEYS RD 8 DAMMERILLS LANE 114 MAIN ST CLARENVILLE ST JOHN'S BURIN (709) 466-7751 (709) 237-6014 (709) 891-2992
CARNELL'S FUNERAL HOME LTD FOLEY'S EAVESTROUGH JMD VARIETY PO BOX 8567 35 BULLOCKS TOWN RD 1042 CONCEPTION BAY HWY ST JOHN'S TORBAY CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 722-2730 (709) 699-1172 (709) 744-2431
CBDC LABRADOR FRED COLE, CD JOHNNY'S GROCERY BOX 1089, STN B 25 ELMWOOD CRES BOX 1075, RR 1 HAPPY VALLEY, GOOSE BAY PASADENA LOURDES (709) 896-5814 (709) 686-2336 (709) 642-5554 www.rnca.ca 92 Canadian Mental Mental Health Day Health Association
Mental Health Day - Menihek High School celebrates Mental Health Day for Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) during Mental Health Week 2017. Guest Speaker Danielle MacPherson The RNC Association made a $2,500 donation to (center/floor) spoke about her Mental Illnesses, the Canadian Mental Health Association. Drug Addiction and Homelessness. Pictured here are Dan Goodyear, CMHA and Pictured are Cst. Krista Miller and the Junior President Mike Summers, RNC Association. Students and staff of Menihek High School. Mental Health “Stuff a Sock” Week Campaign
Originally established as a street reach program, the “Stuff a Sock” campaign has evolved over the years to focus on those most vulnerable adults in our province.This includes home-bound seniors, single parents, individuals living with mental illness, and those without adequate or continuous housing.Stockings are filled with basic hygiene items and a small gift or two, which offer a measure of comfort to a group often forgotten during the Christmas season. Cst. Peter Kelly during Mental Health Week in Labrador Pictured are Cst. Nick Cashin, RNCA 1st Vice President, and Tammy Davis, Executive Director, United Way www.rnca.ca 93 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Professional Listings
JONATHAN'S POND CAMPGROUND NORTH ATLANTIC LINING LTD SERENITY HOME CARE PO BOX 89 ROUTE 330 GANDER BAY 103 PARK RD PO BOX 701 GANDER ELMSDALE MT PEARL (709) 424-3007 (709) 579-3252 (709) 364-9688
KEITH GORDON AUTO SALES NTQ ELECTRICAL LTD SHEAR TEKNIQUES SALON 364 KENMOUNT RD 15 CASTLEWOOD DR 106-108 CAROLINA AVE ST JOHN'S PASADENA STEPHENVILLE (709) 722-6576 (709) 638-0708 (709) 643-8587
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LEWISPORTE PHARMACHOICE O'LEVA OILS & VINEGARS SQUIRES WATER WELL DRILL INC PO BOX 849 585 TORBAY RD 106 LAWRENCE POND RD EAST LEWISPORTE ST JOHN'S CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH (709) 535-2999 (709) 758-7873 (709) 682-3069
LONGS HILL CONVENIENCE PARSONS & SONS TRANSPORTN ST CHRISTOPHER'S HOTEL 101 LONG'S HILL SAFETY SERVICE & RELIABILITY PO BOX 2049 ST JOHN'S SINCE 1962 PORT AUX BASQUES (709) 753-5245 WWW.PARSONSBUS.CA (800) 563-4779
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M J ROOFING PEN-KEL ENTERPRISES LTD TERRA NOVA MOTORS LTD PO BOX 72 PO BOX 609 PO BOX 13158 GULL ISLE COOLEY'S POINT ST JOHN'S (709) 584-3817 (709) 229-4003 (709) 364-4130
MAJOR'S VARIETY PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE TRICON PHARMACY BOX 129 PO BOX 62 BOX 171 PARSONS POND PORT DE GRAVE OLD PERLICAN (709) 243-2838 (709) 786-6481 (709) 587-2500
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NAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT ROBERT CANDOW PLASTERING & PAINTING PO BOX 222 19 SALLESNIK LANE NAIN TORBAY (709) 922-2951 (709) 437-1048 Thank You NEW WIRE SOLUTIONS SACREY'S USED CARS for your 35 TREE TOP DR BOX 1032 ST JOHN'S BOTWOOD support! (709) 687-7301 (709) 257-3491
www.rnca.ca 94 Cst. Wm. Moss Bike Safety Softball Tournament
The 2016 Cst. Wm. Moss Softball Tournament was held during the week of July 4 – 7, 2016. At the championship games, Cst. Jared Sweetapple, RNCA Secretary was on hand to make a presentation to the organizers A session on Bike Safety was held on behalf of the RNC Association. with Cst. Peter Kelly and Mrs. Kennedy’s Grade 1 class at A. P. Low Primary in Labrador City.
Salvation Army Christmas Appeal
A donation of $1,000 was made to the Salvation Army in conjunction with the Co-operators to help support the Salvation Army with their Christmas Appeal. Pictured are Major John Goulding with the Salvation Army, Danielle Byrne Snedden with the Co-operators and Michelle Thistle, Business Manager with the RNC Association. www.rnca.ca 95 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Booster Boxes
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A+ AUTO CENTRE 2007 LTD C & C AUTOMOTIVE DISCOVERIES UNLIMITED INC ST JOHN'S (709) 722-1315 ST JOHN'S (709) 579-6100 TORBAY (709) 437-5028
ACE LOCKSMITHING C & M BUILDING CONTRACTORS DOMINION PAVING MOUNT PEARL (709) 364-2400 CORNER BROOK (709) 634-4884 GOULDS (709) 687-2747
ADAM'S CONSTRUCTION LTD C BARNES ESCAVATING INC DON CHERRY'S BISHOPS FALLS (709) 258-6453 BIRCHY HEAD (709) 453-2121 GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR 489-9345
ALTLANTIC HYDROLIC & MACHINE C H PARSONS & SONS LTD DON GIBBONS AMBULANCE SVCS CORNER BROOK (709) 639-8208 CENTERVILLE (709) 678-2880 ST MARY'S BAY (709) 525-2286
ARTISTIC KITCHENS LTD CANON RICHARDS MEMORIAL ACADEMY DOYLE SANSOME & SONS LTD ST JOHN'S (709) 753-7720 FLOWERS COVE (709) 456-2010 HILLGRADE (709) 628-7421
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BARROW & HODDER SURVEYS CARL'S CAR CARE & AUTO WASH ELAINES VARIETY CLARENVILLE (709) 466-2607 GANDER (709) 256-5001 PORT AU PORT (709) 648-2663
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BRIGHT RIDGE CHILDCARE CTR CROWN CONTRACTING INC FUNLAND RESORT PARADISE (709) 700-1961 PARADISE (709) 782-2212 CORMACK (709) 635-7227 www.rnca.ca 96 Rainbow Riders is Newfoundland and Labrador’s only nationally certified therapeutic riding centre. For over 20 years, it has been a source of strength, inspiration and friendship for young people with special needs. A child in a wheelchair acquires legs to run through a field. A child with autism makes connections. Community grows. Magical things happen.
Horseback riding is a natural therapy with clinical benefits. Even the Ancient Greeks recognized the healing power of horses. The nature of therapeutic riding is such that children with a wide variety of conditions benefit from it. These range from physical conditions such as spinal injuries or muscular dystrophy to behavioral conditions and cognitive and sensory conditions such as autism or visual impairment. There is no questioning why such programs should exist. Therapists, doctors, social workers and advocacy groups all refer children with special needs to Rainbow Riders. Any child facing physical, cognitive or emotional challenges is encouraged to participate and no child is turned away for financial reasons.
Unfortunately, however, children are often unable to join Rainbow Riders for years due to limited capacity. There is always a waitlist, and demand keeps growing. To help offset this demand, Raise It Up was launched! It will be the cooperation of many that ensures all youth who want to ride, can - and that all students will ride frequently enough to fully reap the benefits of therapeutic riding.
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HOLY SPIRIT HIGH SCHOOL MARILYN'S ULTRAMAR & CONVENIENCE NORTHEAST WELL DRILLING CB SOUTH (709) 834-1034 CLARKES HEAD (709) 676-2888 SPRINGDALE (709) 673-7286
HOMEPORT APARTMENT HOTEL MARK'S - MT PEARL 368 9677 NORTHERN BOAT REPAIR LTD ST JOHN'S (709) 754-9822 ST JOHN'S 576-6275 PORT SAUNDERS (709) 861-3200
HUBLEY'S PLUMBING MARTIN'S CABINS NORTHWEST BED & BREAKFAST ST JOHN'S (709) 726-2552 DOYLES (709) 955-2673 TREPASSEY (709) 438-2888
HUMBER LODGE humberlodge.com MARTINEAU CONTRACTING NOVA CONSULTANTS INC SIR RICHARDS SQUIRES PK 672-7026 CORNER BROOK (709) 634-5566 ST JOHN'S (709) 753-2260
IRISH LOOP RESORT LTD MEDICAL & PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPPLIES OAKE'S TRUCKING LTD HOLYROOD (709) 229-5200 213 WATER ST CARBONEAR 596-3484 GRAND FALLS/WINDSOR (709)489-3975
ISLAND CONSTRUCTION & ENVRMNTL MEDICINE SHOPPE OFFSHORE FISH RESOURCE HARVESTERS MOUNT PEARL (709) 747-3602 BAIE VERTE (709) 532-4051 MARYSTOWN (709) 279-5060 www.rnca.ca 98 Continued..... The benefits of therapeutic riding are:
• Mimics the natural movement of walking • Improves posture, coordination, and motor skills • Increases body awareness and visual perception • Improves endurance and cardiovascular conditioning • Excites and motivates students to work through individual challenges • Increases verbal skills and communications • Increases patience, self-discipline and emotional control • Decreases distractibility helping with focus and concentration • Improves interpersonal skills and socialization • Expands self-discovery and sense of ability • Provides opportunity to compete, perform, and showcase their talent • Increases perception of quality of life and life satisfaction
Rainbow Riders is at a critical turning point: demand is well beyond capacity. Just when the value of therapeutic riding is receiving more and more recognition, crumbling infrastructure is threatening With your help it will do more! existing programs and preventing the organization To continue and enhance its programs, from doing more of what it does best. it needs our help.
So let’s Raise It Up together!
Left to Right: Andrea Rhinelander, RR Board member and Raise It Up Campaign Cabinet member; Stephanie Griffiths, Rider and Volunteer Coordinator Rainbow Riders; Warren Sullivan Past President of the RNC Association; Paul Antle, Campaign Chairman RIU; and Ruth Bell, RIU Campaign Cabinet Member. (RIU – Raise It Up)
For more information or to donate to this great organization, please visit the website www.raiseitup.ca. www.rnca.ca 99 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Booster Boxes
PARADISE PAWFECTION PET SALON RIVERHEAD IRVING SUNSET GRILL AND MOTEL PARADISE (709) 782-3461 RIVERHEAD HARBOUR GRACE 596-2468 CENTREVILLE, B BAY (709) 678-2080
PEG'S PLACE ROBERT DOYLE THEATRE PHARMACY THE COLLISION CLINIC LTD FOGO (709) 266-2392 ST JOHN'S (709) 726-0197 ST JOHN'S (709) 368-8371
PERRY & POWER ROGER'S SERVICE LTD THE ELECTRONIC CENTRE ST JOHN'S (709) 726-6900 CATALINA (709) 469-2276 ST JOHN'S (709) 579-5021
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PIKE & ASSOCIATES SBH ENTERPRISE TOTAL CARE NURSING IN THE HOME SVCS HOLYROOD (709) 229-1780 LABRADOR CITY (709) 944-6666 CLARENVILLE (709) 466-5505
PIKE'S PRO HARDWARE SHIRLEY MILLER c/o ACTIV-TIME TROPHY SHOP & IN STICHES BLAKETOWN (709) 759-2900 CB SOUTH (709) 834-3534 CORNER BROOK (709) 639-7442
POND VIEW VARIETY SHORELINE MORTGAGES INC TRUTH TABERNACLE GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR 489-1166 ST JOHN'S (709) 747-9696 MIDDLE ARM (709) 252-2847
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R & L CONTRACTING SMITH STOCKLEY LTD WALLACE ROSE TRUCKING LTD MOBILE (709) 334-2334 ST JOHN'S (709) 579-0073 FLOWERS COVE (709) 456-2786
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RED SEAL ROOFING LTD SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTION 1981 LTD WARR'S CASTLE BUILDING CENTRE ST JOHN'S (709) 689-2494 TREPASSEY (709) 438-2040 SPRINGDALE (709) 673-3922
REDWOOD CONSTRUCTION LTD SOUTHERN SHORE RECYCLING DEPOT WESTERN HOME WORX MT PEARL (709) 745-7888 BAY BULLS (709) 334-3577 KIPPENS (709) 214-1356
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RICE BOWL LTD ST PETER'S ACADEMY WESTERN STAR & FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS ST JOHN'S (709) 722-9147 BENOIT'S COVE (709) 789-2761 GRAND FALLS WINDSOR (709)489-5558
RICE'S CONVENIENCE STELLAR PROPERTIES INC WESTERN STEEL WORKS GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR 489-5938 CLARENVILLE (709) 722-8602 CORNER BROOK (709) 634-3642
RIFF'S LTD STUCKLESS WOODWORKING & DESIGN WILLIAM'S BUILDING SUPPLIES GRAND FALLS WINDSOR 489-5631 WESTPORT (709) 224-7531 DEER LAKE (709) 635-5183 www.rnca.ca 100 Shamrock Battle Showdown Hockey of the Badges Tournament
The Shamrock Showdown On March 28 Corner Brook Civic Hockey Tournament was held Center hosted Battle of the Badges on March 16th – 18th, 2016. - The Corner Brook Fire This is a Uniform Services Department vs. the RNC. The Charity Tournament recipients of this fundraiser were which donated this year’s Muscular Dystrophy, proceeds to the Special Olympics and the Ryan NL Mental Health Society. and Lexi Neary Education Fund. Killdevil StandOut2 Standout2 is a provincial high school LGBTQ conference which was held on April 29 & 30, 2016. Camp StandOut2 allowed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning students along with Allies, Educators, and Community Partners to participate in a provincial event organized specifically for them. Workshops included Starting Your GSA, Sexual Health, LGBTQ Mental Health, Gender Expression/Sexual Identity, Consent, and Transgender Issues. The RNC Association were delighted to support this important conference.
Cst. Matt Matthews speaks to a group of youth participating in the Killdevil Camp located in Gros Morne Pictured left to right: Vaughan Granter, Principal – Corner National Park. Brook Regional High; Gerard Lowe – Guidance Counsellor, Corner Brook Regional High; Emma Peckford - Student; Shelby Thomas - Student; Cst. Danny Abbass; Cst. Shawna Park; and Superintendent Pat Roche - Corner Brook and Labrador Division www.rnca.ca 101 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Booster Boxes
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Every year the RNC Association prepares for the Halloween Loot Bag Patrol. Patrol Officers pass out treat bags to children trick- or-treating in the northeast Avalon on Halloween night. The cadet class volunteered their time to fill up the 1000 loot bags. This is a great chance for our officers to speak to kids in Cst. Shawna Park is seen here RNC Cadets were tasked with our community and leave them with a couple of Trick or Treaters filling up the Loot Bags for our with a positive experience with during the annual Pumpkin Patrol. annual Pumpkin Patrol. police officers. Lab West Celebrates Winter Carnival 2017
Snow Sculpture for Lab West Winter Carnival
Mascot "Chill" Cst.Tyler Kennedy Cst. Tyler Kennedy and Inspector Sean Ennis and (Winter Carnival Conservation Officer Rotary Club Member Committee member) Chuck Porter participating Neil Peckhan can be seen in Survival Skills Workshop here with kids from JRS Middle School
Cst. Peter Kelly, Community Services Officer; Cst. Tyler RNC vs. Lab West Fire Department Kennedy and A friendly volleyball Conservation game between Officers Chuck RNC and Firefighters Porter and Corey and High School Wheeler Inspector Sean Students participating in Ennis helping Menihek High out at Dodgeball School Labrador with JRS Middle Cst. Tyler Kennedy City Activity Day - School in with Mascot "Chill" Survival Skills Wabush Workshop www.rnca.ca 103 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Business Patrons
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Retired Member, Robert Hull, provided the music for the Senior’s Christmas party. He can be seen here posing with Santa.
Cst. Shawna Park poses with one of the Seniors at the Annual Christmas Party as she helps out to make the party a success.
Superintendent Pat Roche and Cst. Scott Mosher wishing the Seniors a wonderful Christmas.
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SAINT CATHERINE RENEWAL CTR STEPHENVILLE TRUCK CTR TOWN OF PACQUET SALT POND ESSO CENTRE STITCHES & STUFF TOWN OF RED BAY SALTY SEAS COTTAGES STOKES GROCERY STORE TRANG GARMENTS SALVATION ARMY CITADEL STONEVILLE GENERAL STORE TREPASSEY VARIETY SANDY COVE BEACH CABINS STOP 2 SHOP TRICK O MATIC LTD SAPUTO DAIRY PRODUCTS STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS INC TRINITY BAKE SHOP SEAL TIGHT ROOFING LTD STUDIO 19 UNISEX HAIR SALON TRISTAR MECHANICAL LTD SEASIDE VARIETY STUDIO 95 TRITON GARAGE LTD SEAVIEW COTTAGES SUMMERVILLE FISHERIES LTD TVAL SKINCARE INC SECOND GLANCE HAIR SALON SUMMIT BUILDERS TWIN CITIES BED & BREAKFAST SERVICE STORE SUN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING TWIN CITIES IMAGING LTD SEW MUCH MORE SUNSET BED & BREAKFAST ULTIMATE TANNING SEWING BASKET SUNSET COTTAGES CRAFTS SOUV ULTRAGRAPHICS LTD SEXTON LUMBER SUPERSHINE CLEANING SERVICE UNIFOR LOCAL 597 SHARON'S PIT STOP BARBER SHOP SUTREEN HARDWOOD & MOULDINGS UPPER DECK LOUNGE SHAWN'S MUFFLER & BRAKES LTD TAPPER'S OIL UPSTREAM MARKETING INC SHEAR MAGIC TAYLOR'S VEGETABLE & FISH MKT VALLEY HYDRAULICS SHORT ATLANTIC INC TERRENCEVILLE LIONS CLUB VARDY'S FUNERAL HOME SIDING EXPERTS THE BUILDING DEPOT INC VERNON'S ANTIQUE TOY SHOP SILVER SANDS THE CARPET FACTORY SUPERSTORE VICTORIAN MANOR SILVERTIP EXPORATION THE COMMUNITY VET HOSPITAL HERITAGE PROPERTIES SINBAD'S HOTEL & SUITES THE HAIR BOUTIQUE VILLA NOVA DENTAL OFFICE SISTERS OF MERCY GENERALATE THE NEEDLE NOOK W W KELLER EAST RENOVATIONS SKIPPER HOT'S LOUNGE THE OASIS LOUNGE WABUSH CONVENIENCE STORE LTD SKYHAWK TELEMATICS THE PALACE INN WALBOURNES DRUG STORE SLADE'S FUNERAL HOME THE RELUCTANT CHEF WAL-BREN LUBRICATION SALES & SVC SMITHY'S ROAD SERVICE LTD THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 27 WALBURN'S GENERAL STORE SMITTY'S AUTO REPAIRS THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 33 WARREN'S STORE LTD SOUTH COAST INSURANCE THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 37 WATERSIDE FISH MARKET SOUTHCOAST MARINA INC THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 62 WELSH'S PHARMACY SPEEDPRO SIGNS THE SPIRITUAL ROCK WESTERN TOYOTA SQUARE POND PARK CONGR CHRISTIAN CHURCH WHELEN'S GATE ST ANDREW'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THERAPY WORKS INC WHITE BAY CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT ST BERNARD'S SCHOOL TILLY'S SALON & SOLARIUM WILKINSON'S CONVENIENCE & GAS ST GABRIEL'S ALL GRADES SCHOOL TIM HORTONS WILLIAM BROWNE DENTURE CLINIC ST GABRIEL'S HALL TONY'S SUPERETTE LTD WILLIAM NORMORE LTD ST JOSEPH'S AFTR TOTAL COVERAGE WILLIAMS 2000 LTD SCHOOL ENRCHMNT TOW FAST INC WINDSOR PENTECOSTAL CHURCH ST COLUMCILLE PARISH TOWN OF BURLINGTON WINMAR ST GERARD'S ELEMENTARY TOWN OF CHARLOTTETOWN WINSOR'S HOME ST KEVIN'S HIGH SCHOOL TOWN OF DEER LAKE HARDWARE & SAVE EASY ST PAT'S BOWLING ALLEYS TOWN OF ELLISTON WISCOMBE'S CLEANING ST PATRICK'S PARISH TOWN OF HERMITAGE/SANDYVILLE WOODLAND DAY SPA STAINED GLASS & SUPPLIES TOWN OF JACKSON'S ARM WOODWARD AUTO SALES STAIRWAYS BY DESIGN TOWN OF LABRADOR CITY ZION PENTECOSTAL CHURCH STANLEY'S TRUCKING LTD TOWN OF LEWIN'S COVE STAR VARIETY TOWN OF NORTHERN ARM “Thank you for supporting DUI Awareness”
www.rnca.ca 108 Annual Charity Benefit Hockey Game Members of the RNC participated in the 22nd Annual Charity Benefit Hockey Game at Mile One Centre, featuring the Newfoundland & Labrador Police All-Stars versus the Newfoundland & Labrador Celebrity All-Stars, in another great night of family fun and entertainment. This year’s recipients were the Children’s Wish Foundation, the Northeast Avalon Regional D.A.R.E. Program and the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada (NL Chapter).
The NLPCA presented a cheque for $2,500 to the NL Tourette Syndrome Foundation
Official puck drop at the 22nd Annual Newfoundland & Labrador Police Curling Benefit Hockey Game at Mile One Centre. The NLPCA presented a cheque for $2,000 to the Pat Cahill, Furball, Insp Joe Boland, Northeast Avalon Regional DARE Program Minister of Justice Andrew Parsons, AC Peter Clarke, Buddy The Puffin, NLPCA VP Gary Maddigan, NTV's Tony Barrington
The NLPCA presented a cheque for $2,000 to the Children’s Wish Foundation
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5 WING C F B GOOSEBAY ...... 18 CITY SAND & GRAVEL LTD ...... 86 GARDNER EQUIPMENT RENTALS ...... 78 A & W DRIVE IN RESTAURANT ...... 66 CITY WIDE TAXI ...... 70 GERARD J MARTIN LAW OFFICE ...... 88 A F BRUCE LAW ...... 44 CLARENVILLE CONSUMERS CO OP ...... 36 GOLDEN SHELL FISHERIES LTD ...... 70 ABBY'S PLACE ...... 24 CLB ARMOURY ...... 26 GOOSE BAY PAINTERS ...... 80 ALARM POWER INC ...... 48 CLIFFORD SHEAVES CONSTRUCTION LTD ...... 86 GRAND BANK SEAFOODS ...... 32 ALL SYSTEMS ROOFING ...... 48 CMC CONSTRUCTION ...... 50 GRAYBAR CANADA HARRIS & ROOME ...... 36 ALPHA 1 SAFETY AND SERCURITY LTD...... 90 COALITION AGAINST VIOLENCE- AVALON EAST . .40 GUDIE HUTCHINGS MP ALTIUS MINERALS ...... 76 COASTAL ELECTRIC AND LONG RANGE MOUNTAINS ...... 40 ANGEL'S TOUCH HOME CARE LTD ...... 82 GENERAL CONTRACTING ...... 50 HAIR CONNECTION ...... 32 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF WESTERN NL ...... 78 COHEN LAW OFFICE ...... 26 HARBOUR GRACE OCEAN ENTERPRISES ...... 72 ANTHONY INSURANCE INC...... 52 COLE AIR CONTRACTING ...... 56 HARNUM'S CAKES & PASTRIES ...... 28 AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING ...... 82 COMFORT HOME CARE ...... 90 HARRIS - RYAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT . . . . .54 ARGENTIA MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ...... 32 COMMONWEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC . . . .68 HARVEY'S OIL LTD ...... 56 AROUND THE BAY DISPOSAL ...... 30 COMPUSULT ...... 80 HHR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC...... 88 ASAP TOWING & RECOVERY LTD ...... 48 CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH TOWN COUNCIL . . . . .14 HICKEY'S BUS SERVICE ...... 36 ASSOCIATION OF ALLIED COUGAR ENGINEERING ...... 22 HICKMAN HONDA ...... 88 HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ...... 38 COUNTRY HAVEN FUNERAL HOME ...... 74 HOLLOWAY'S FUNERAL HOME LTD ATLANTIC GROCERY DISTRIBUTION ...... 44 CROSBIE JOB INSURANCE LTD...... 86 & MAGGIE'S FLOWERS LTD...... 48 ATLANTIC MINERALS ...... 68 CURTIS DAWE ...... 72 HOLY HEART OF MARY ATLANTIC OFFSHORE MEDICAL SERVICES . . . . .68 DEER LAKE AMBULANCE LTD ...... 90 REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ...... 50 ATLANTIC RECREATION LTD...... 70 DELUXE DRY CLEANERS LTD...... 72 HOLYROOD DENTAL OFFICE ...... 82 AVALON TOWING SERVICE ...... 68 DEPT. OF JUSTICE ROYAL HORIZON DISTRIBUTORS INC ...... 4 B & B LINE CONSTRUCTION LTD...... 86 NEWFOUNDLAND CONSTABULARY ...... 64 HORSESHOE HILL CONSTRUCTION INC ...... 34 B & B SALES LTD...... 26 DICKIE'S 5 DOCK ROW ...... 38 HOTEL GREENWOOD ...... 72 B & R ENTERPRISES LTD...... 58 DILLON CONSULTING LTD ...... 42 HOTEL MARYSTOWN & CONVENTION CENTRE . .76 B D I CANADA INC ...... 34 DISCOVERY HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION ...... 70 HOUSEHOLD MOVERS & SHIPPERS ...... 42 BAY BY BAY PAVING LTD ...... 82 DOBBIN FORKLIFT & MECHANICAL ...... 84 HOWELL'S CONSTRUCTION ...... 48 BEAVER BROOK ANTIMONY MINE INC ...... 48 DODGE CITY-ROYAL GARAGE ...... 32 HUMBER ARM CONTRACTING INC ...... 8 BELTONE AUDIOLOGY HEARING CLINIC...... 40 DOF SUBSEA CANADA CORP ...... 16 HUMBER READY MIX INC ...... 88 BETTER CARE HOMECARE ...... 78 DR. BRENDAN LEWIS ...... 64 HUMBER VALLEY RESORT & GOLF COURSE . . . .64 BIG LAND PHARMASAVE LTD ...... 20 DR. HARNINDER HANS ...... 46 I B E W LOCAL 2330 ...... 22 BILL'S CONSTRUCTION ...... 40 DR. LARRY JACKMAN ...... 76 INSURANCE BROKERS ASSOCIATION OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR ...... 22 BIRCH HILLS TAXI ...... 50 DR. LUC BOULAY & DR. JUSTIN BOULAY ...... 78 DURA LITE DIAMOND DRILLS LTD ...... 36 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS BIRDHOUSE GARDEN MARKET INC ...... 86 & ALLIED TRADES LOCAL 1984 ...... 84 EAGLE CONSTRUCTION LTD...... 46 BISHOPS CRANES LTD ...... 62 J R AUTO CLINIC ...... 30 EASSON'S TRANSPORT LTD ...... 74 BLAIR JEWER CHARTERED JAMES G CRAWFORD LTD...... 36 PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT ...... 62 EAST COAST MORTGAGE BROKERS ...... 58 JAMES R EALES EQUIPMENT RENTALS LTD . . . . .28 BRIAN N HILLIER ...... 78 EAST END DENTAL ...... 32 JCL CONSTRUCTION LTD...... 88 BRUCE'S RECREATION CENTRE 2016 INC ...... 70 EASTERN EXPRESS LTD ...... 50 JEWER BAILEY CONSULTANTS LTD ...... 46 BRUSH & TROWEL LTD...... 40 EASTERN SIDING SYSTEMS INC ...... 86 JOY GLOBAL ...... 16 BUDDEN BUMPER TO BUMPER CAR CARE LTD. .74 EDDY SERVICES ...... 32 K & P CONTRACTING ...... 82 BURIN PHARMACY LTD...... 80 EGG FARMERS OF KEATING'S U-STORE LTD ...... 46 C & W OFFSHORE ...... 86 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR ...... 34 KEEPINGS HOME INSPECTION LTD ...... 40 C AND N AUTO BODY LTD...... 82 EL GRECO ...... 72 KEITH PENNEY & ASSOCIATES INC ...... 68 C R J AUTOMOTIVE LTD...... 70 ENVIROMED ANALYTICAL INC ...... 44 KENNY'S AUTO BODY ...... 74 CABOT READY MIX LTD / WEIRS EREAUT'S HOME HEAT SALES SERVICE LTD . . . .72 CONSTRUCTION LTD ...... 48 EXECUTIVE HOME CLEANERS LTD...... 88 KENT BUILDING SUPPLIES ...... 24 CANADIAN AV INC ...... 84 EXPLOITS HOME CARE ...... 34 KEY ASSETS ...... 28 CANADIAN STORAGE SOLUTIONS ...... 80 EXPLOITS WELDING AND MACHINE SHOP LTD . .68 KEYIN COLLEGE ...... 2 CANDUIT ELECTRIC ...... 54 FIANDER'S MARYSTOWN KING LIFTS LTD ...... 28 CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS HOTEL INC ...... IFC AMBULANCE SERVICES LTD...... 88 KING PENNEY & BROWN BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS ...... 78 CAR - FIX BALL HOLDINGS INC...... 48 FIRST LINE MEDICAL CLINIC ...... 80 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ...... 44 CAR GUYS APPEARANCE CENTRE ...... 84 FIRST STREET DENTAL ...... 28 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ...... 80 CAROL AUTOMOBILE ...... 36 FITZ ENTERPRISES LTD...... 34 LABRADOR COATINGS LTD ...... 78 CASARA ...... 12 FOGO ISLAND CENTRAL ACADEMY ...... 84 FORT JAMES SEASON 2 (NL) INC...... IBC LABRADOR FISHERMEN'S CBDC NORTIP ...... 32 UNION SHRIMP COMPANY LIMITED ...... 28 FRAIZE LAW OFFICE ...... 72 CENTRAL TRAINING ACADEMY ...... 62 LABRADOR GRENFELL HEALTH ...... 42 FREAKE'S AMBULANCE SERVICES LTD ...... 50 CHES'S SNACKS LTD ...... 38 LABRADOR INN ...... 42 www.rnca.ca 110 Advertisers’ Index LABRADOR MALL ...... 44 PENNECON LIMITED ...... 38 STEERS LTD...... 82 LABRADOR MOTORS LTD...... 44 PENNEY MAZDA ...... 66 STEVE'S AUTOMOTIVE ...... 38 LABRADOR REWINDING INC...... 68 PERFORMANCE CENTRE ...... 68 STRICKLAND'S AUTO AND GAS LTD...... 42 LABRADOR WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE . . .86 PHILIPPINE ORIENTAL GOODS STR ...... 30 SUBSEA 7 CANADA INC ...... 10 LAVERS LAW ...... 70 PIATTO PIZZERIA ENOTECA ...... 16 SUNRISE DAIRY LTD...... 68 LEGGE'S GARAGE AUTO BODY SHOP ...... 24 PINNACLE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LTD ...... 46 SUSHI LAB ...... 84 LEGROW'S TRAVEL AGENCY LTD...... 54 PIT CREW DRIVE THRU INC...... 44 TECHNICAL LIFT & TRANSPORT LIMITED ...... 66 LIBERTY TAX SERVICES ...... 46 PITCHERS POND GOLF COURSE ...... 44 TERRY'S TENTS LTD...... 90 LIFETOUCH CANADA ...... 24 PIZZA HUT ...... 26 THE BRIDAL SALON ...... 72 LOBLAW INC 935-DOMINION POLAR AIR LTD...... 82 THE LOCAL/BREAKERS SPORTS LOUNGE ...... 42 BLACKMARSH ROAD ...... 56 PREMIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC ...... 66 THE OUTPORT RESTAURANT AND PUB ...... 38 MAGIC WOK EATERY ...... 88 PRIMA INFORMATION SOLUTIONS INC...... 28 THE SALVATION ARMY ...... 72 MARC COOPER LAW OFFICE ...... 48 PROGRESSIVE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING . . . .76 THE SALVATION ARMY ST. JOHN'S ...... 32 MC LOUGHLAN SUPPLIES LTD...... 74 PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC...... 26 TILTING HARBOUR BED & BREAKFAST ...... 44 MCDONALD & HOUNSELL LAW OFFICES ...... 40 PROVINCIAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES ...... 66 TIM HORTONS ADVERTISING & PROMOTION FUND MEDICINE SHOPPE #324 ...... 42 PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT UNION LTD...... 70 (CANADA) INC ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ...... 14 MILLER & HEARN ...... 50 QUIK CASH ...... 24 TKJ HOLDINGS LTD ...... 30 MURPHY BROTHERS LTD ...... 34 R & B EQUIPMENT ...... 58 TMH MECHANICAL ...... 30 MURPHY NEIL FINANCIAL GROUP INC...... 38 REGISTERED NURSES UNION NL & LAB ...... 74 TOPSAIL ROAD PIZZERIA LOUNGE LTD ...... 22 N D DOBBIN LTD...... 42 RESISTANT MATERIAL & SUPPLY CO. LTD ...... 20 TOPSAIL ROAD PIZZERIA LTD...... 84 NAIN SAFE HOUSE ...... 40 RESPIRATORY THERAPY SPECIALISTS INC...... 90 TOWN OF CROW HEAD ...... 40 NAV CANADA ...... 18 RICHARD LEAR / COLDWELL BANKER PRO CO. . .80 TOWN OF MASSEY DRIVE ...... 56 NEW HARBOUR COMFORT DENTAL ZONE ...... 38 RICH'S ENTERPRISES ...... 66 TOWN OF PETTY HARBOURMADDOX COVE . . . . .76 NEW LAB REALTY LTD...... 32 ROBERT R REGULAR PLC INC...... 78 TOWN OF PORTUGAL COVE-ST. PHILIPS ...... 24 NEWDIVE MARINE LTD ...... 88 ROCK VAPOR ...... 26 TOWN OF SPRINGDALE ...... 86 NEWFOUND HOPE COUNSELLING CTR ...... 76 ROEBOTHAN, MCKAY & MARSHALL ...... 60 TOWN OF ST ANTHONY ...... 38 NEWFOUNDLAND & RONA INC ...... 18 TOWN OF TORBAY ...... 74 LABRADOR FEDERATION OF LABOUR . . . . .60 RONNIES GROCERIES ...... 16 TOYOTA PLAZA ...... 30 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR FILM ROTHLOCHSTON ...... 30 TRADERS ATLANTIC ...... 66 DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ...... 42 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH # 56 ...... 36 TRANSPORT & ALLIED WORKERS NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR HYDRO ...... 18 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #54 ...... 74 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 855 ...... 36 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR TRICCO ELECTRIC ...... 66 TEACHERS ASSOCIATION ...... 10 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 13 ...... 62 ROYAL LEPAGE - JOE FLEMING ...... 26 TUCKER ACURA ...... 24 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR TWIN PEAKS MOTORSPORTS ...... 30 CREDIT UNION ...... 76 ROYAL LEPAGE NL REALTY LTD ...... 34 TWIN RINKS ...... 66 NEWFOUNDLAND BRONZE FOUNDRY ...... 34 RUM RUNNER'S INC ...... 84 UFCW LOCAL #864 ...... 4 NEWFOUNDLAND HARD ROK INC ...... 76 SAFE START DRIVING SCHOOL ...... 44 UNIFOR LOCALS 410 AND 2121 ...... 20 NEWFOUNDLAND LABRADOR BUILDING SAM ROBERTS CEMENT FINISHING LTD...... 78 & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL . . . . .64 SCAMPER'S SNACK BAR ...... 72 UNIQUE HEATING & VENTILATION ...... 90 NEWFOUNDLAND LABRADOR LIQUOR CORP. .OBC SHEPPARD'S VARIETY ...... 26 UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS LOCAL 579 ...... 28 NEWFOUNDLAND MASSAGE SHOPPERS DRUG MART ...... 70 UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 5795 ...... 46 THERAPISTS ASSOCIATION ...... 6 SINGLE PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWFOUNDLAND POWER ...... 52 OF NEWFOUNDLAND ...... 42 V O C M CARES FOUNDATION ...... 8 NIKKI CAREW MORTGAGE BROKER ...... 34 SINNOTT'S HYDRO SEEDING 1994 LTD...... 80 VITALITY PRODUCTS INC...... 80 NORD MARINE SERVICES ...... 28 SMALLWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE ...... 74 W J THORNE SURVEYS LTD ...... 82 NORTH MART ...... 26 SMITH SNACKS SERVICES LTD ...... 30 WALSH'S STORE ...... 50 NORTHERN PROPERTY REIT ...... 60 SMITH'S FURNITURE & APPLIANCES ...... 32 WATERWORKS SUPPLIES A DIVISION OF EMCO .58 NORTHFIELD BUILDERS ...... 46 SMS EQUIPMENT INC...... 38 WATSON PETROLEUM SERVICES LTD ...... 36 NOSEWORTHY, CHAPMAN CHARTERED SOUTH COAST INSURANCE ...... 74 WAYNE'S WORLD PUB & EATERY ...... 76 PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS ...... 36 SPEEDY AUTO SERVICE ...... 30 WEDGWOOD INSURANCE LTD...... 6 OCEANS LIMITED ...... 26 SPORT NFLD & LABRADOR ...... 40 WEST COAST EXCAVATING CO LTD ...... 46 OFFSHORE RECRUITING SERVICES INC ...... 84 ST ANNE'S SCHOOL ...... 68 WEST COAST SAND & GRAVEL LTD...... 80 OPERATING ENGINEERS COLLEGE ...... 78 ST JOHN'S ELKS LODGE # 245 ...... 90 WESTOWER COMMUNICATIONS ...... 82 P B S SERVICES TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR LTD. 28 ST. JOHN'S DOCKYARD LTD...... 20 WING'N IT ...... 12 PARTS'N THINGS ...... 48 ST. JOHN'S FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION ...... 60 WINSOR COOMBS CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS ...... 46 PASADENA DENTAL OFFICE ...... 34 ST. JOHN'S VETERINARY HOSPITAL ...... 84 WINTER HEATING LTD ...... 90 PAUL PROWSE SMART DRIVER TRAINING ...... 88 STAGG & STAGG LAW OFFICE ...... 76 WOODWARD GROUP OF COMPANIES ...... 86 PEARL R. LEE CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL STAGG & TEMPLEMAN TIMBER MART ...... 66 ZAPATA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT ...... 90 ACCOUNTANT ...... 70 STANHOPE TAXI ...... 50
www.rnca.ca 111 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association Learn more about the consequences of Driving under the Influence
• Madd - Mothers Against Drunk Driving - madd.ca
• TADD - Teens Against Drinking and Driving - taddnb.ca
• Drug Free Kids - drugfreekidscanada.org
• Change the Conversation - changetheconversation.ca
• Arrive Alive - arrivealive.org
• World Health Organization • who.int
• Government of Newfoundland and Labrador - gov.nl.ca
• Government of Canada • canada.ca
• Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) - ccsa.ca
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - camh.ca
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