‘Tis the season to be merry with friends and family, but also to be responsible drivers.

Calgary police launched the checkstop campaign on National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day for the holiday season Saturday, checking for impaired drivers.

The campaign is in partnership with the Alberta Sheriffs, Tsuut’ina Nation Police, RCMP, and CPKC. A similar campaign is also underway in Edmonton.

“The message is simply, don’t drink and drive. We have MADD with us tonight who are unfortunately representing the bereaved families from fatals that have involved drink or drugs,” said Staff Sgt. Andy Woodward.

Authorities say impaired driving was a factor in at least five of the 35 fatal collisions so far this year. They have laid 109 criminal code charges — those include driving under the influenc

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