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Operation Red Nose busier than last year

Community safety co-ordinator Dave Dickson said Operation Red Nose is busier compared to 2013.

Community safety co-ordinator Dave Dickson said Operation Red Nose is busier compared to 2013.

On Friday, Dec. 12, 16 volunteers gave 34 rides to 63 passengers, travelling a total distance of 647 kilometres.

On Saturday, Dec. 13, 21 volunteers provided 56 rides to 111 passengers travelling a total distance of 807 kilometres.

The weekend before, Friday, Dec. 5 resulted in 21 volunteers providing 23 rides to 44 passengers, for a total distance of 535 kilometres.

On Dec. 6, the totals were 65 rides to 198 passengers provided by 21 volunteers who drove a total of 829 kilometres.

Dickson credited the volunteers and sponsors for making the program successful  in helping keep the community’s roadways safer.

Operation Red Nose is available to provide a safe drive home, Dec. 19, 20 and 31 between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. by calling 250-392-2222.Community safety co-ordinator Dave Dickson said Operation Red Nose is busier compared to

 



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