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DAR R E L L N E SBIT T / CR O SSR O ADS T H IS W E E K Despite taking on two defenders, Owen Jonasson of the U11 Shoal Lake Eagles team battled hard to keep possession, showcasing determination and a passion for the sport of hockey in a match against the Grand Plains Hawks on Saturday, Nov. 28 in Shoal Lake. That morning, youngsters in the categories of U7 and U9 also laced up the skates, learning new skills, and having a lot of fun doing it.
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As we head into the first full weekend of December, the holiday season has officially arrived. Office parties, family gatherings, and community events are filling up our calendars. But as the festivities begin, the Manitoba RCMP are
reminding drivers that their presence on the roads is ramping up, too. The annual Holiday Checkstop Program is now officially underway across the province. Starting this weekend, residents can expect to see a significant increase in police presence on our highways and backroads. The
goal isn’t to ruin the fun; it is to ensure that everyone makes it home to their families safely. If you are pulled over this season, do not be surprised if the officer asks for a breath sample immediately. Under federal Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) laws, police no longer need “reasonable suspicion” like the smell of alcohol
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or slurred speech – to demand a breath test. Any driver who is lawfully stopped can be asked to provide a breath sample right there at the window. It is a standard procedure now, so if an officer approaches with a screening device, simply follow their instructions. Refusing to provide a sample carries the
same heavy criminal penalties as driving while impaired. While most people know that driving drunk is illegal, police are reminding drivers that the laws in Manitoba are strict. You don’t have to be “falling down drunk” to lose your license.
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