Another frigid night.

The traffic team of Sensational Steve and Chick Magnet Curtis were our hosts for another night with Checkstop.  We started with a group of about 10 officers with the Checkstop van on Regent.  It was SO cold.  I was very impressed again with how courteous both the drivers and the officers were.  I also appreciated how many designated drivers were out there.

One older gentleman that we pulled over received a WARN when given the ASD.  This meant he received a 24 hour suspension.  He was very concerned about leaving his car in the cold without being plugged in.  As it turned out, he didn't live too far away so I volunteered to drive him, his passenger, and his car to his home for him.  He gave me a nice interview,I had a lovely drive complete with Christmas carols on the radio and I learned a little more about the two men.  One had recently retired after 37 years at the same company.  Had never missed a day of work....and I believe him.  He was originally from Chile.  The driver had recently arrived from Halifax.  Two hardworking guys out for a few drinks. But they learned a relatively inexpensive lesson and more than anything....everyone was safe.

Towards the end of the night we were called to a collision near the Norwood bridge.  The driver was clearly intoxicated and he was arrested and charged.  The young woman he hit was in pretty good spirits - but it could have been so much worse.  The guy blew 140 and will lose his licence for at least a year.

Then we were called over to a significant crash on Logan.  Here's the official release.  I took a few pictures at the scene.  The guy was a total menace and although he put two other drivers (in separate collisions) in the hospital in addition to himself...no one was killed.  Serious property damage too.

http://winnipegpolicenewsreleases.blogspot.ca/

This vehicle had been through a lot. 

Was very impressed at how quickly they were able to get this house fixed up to survive terrible temperatures.

This was our last night of filming and I just have to take a moment to thank Steve and Curtis again.  We learned so much about road safety, photo radar, cellphone and distracted driving laws, and impaired driving tests and laws. Steve served in Afghanistan with the Canadian Armed Forces and he's just someone I'm proud to know.  Honest, committed and a sneaky sense of humour.  Curtis is an enthusiastic world traveller - leaving for Ghana at the end of January, a great cook and just a charming rogue.  Between the two of them, we have fantastic content for our road safety video.

Add to that the ever entertaining Dave Gaudet and his enthusiasm for the project, dedication to the cause no matter the conditions and genuine talent of an experienced cinematographer and you get a memorable experience.  A shout out to Shea who assisted with many of the shoot days - helping out a ton.

Dave, Curtis, moi, Steve

Now it's up to me, with the help of trusty George, to cut this into something.

But first...finishing off the last.two more Doctors Care episodes.