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Officer recognized for extraordinary contribution
Each year police officers from around the province are recognized for their contribution to road safety by the Alexa Middelaer Foundation.
The Alexa’s Team is a program that recognizes RCMP and municipal police officers who make an extraordinary contribution in reducing the number of alcohol and drug affected drivers on the roads of our communities.
Cst. Gord Skulnec (above left) of the Kimberley RCMP detachment was one of the officers who received the recognition by removing 24 impaired drivers from our roads in 2014.
Seven years ago four-year-old Alexa Middelaer was killed by an alcohol-impaired driver.
“As a family, we have been pleased to recognize our police officers, these unsung heroes who have made a difference each and every day. It has been an honour to be immersed in the Alexa’s Team events, and collaborate and plan with the many partners for public safety in our province,” said Laurel Middelaer, Alexa’s Mother and Road Safety Advocate.
Above photo: Kimberley RCMP Cpl. Chris Newel (r) presents Cst Skulnec with the award.
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