THOMSON STATION, NS

According to CBC News, a Mennonite driver vacationing in Nova Scotia this summer, was allegedly caught driving at over 2 km/h on the Trans-Canada Highway this week.

“This is the fastest speed ever recorded for an elderly Friesen in a pick-up truck,” said Officer Hughes. “At that speed, we really wish they’d stay out on the Prairies where it’s safe to drive like a maniac.”

Friesen says his church forbids putting the truck outside first gear and says his trip to the east coast has taken him since late February.

“The wife and I wanted to see Peggy’s Cove,” said Friesen. “I’m sorry I was going so fast, but I wanted to make sure we’d be back home to hand out the this Christmas.”

When they return to the West Reserve, the Friesens plan to resume the typical Pembina Valley

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