Image: Supplied by Chilliwack RCMP / The Upper Fraser Valley RCMP wrote on social media this past week that it removed seven impaired drivers and five motorists for excessive speeding from the road during the week of November 7-14.
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Chilliwack RCMP visible in the community in meaningful ways this past week

Nov 18, 2022 | 10:28 AM

CHILLIWACK — Members of the Upper Fraser Valley RCMP Regional Detachment in Chilliwack were visible in the community for a number of important events this past week.

The busy week featured road safety checks and removal of impaired drivers, the collection of over 200 toques from a Chilliwack church, a Senior Safety presentation for residents of Elim Village, participation in the Officer in Charge Awards ceremony, and the sombre involvement in Remembrance Day.

The Upper Fraser Valley RCMP posted on social media that as part of its ongoing commitment to road safety, Chilliwack RCMP removed seven impaired drivers from the road and five motorists for excessive speed for the week of November 7-14.

On Wednesday, November 16, the RCMP expressed wholehearted thanks to volunteers from the Community of Christ Church for supplying them with over 200 toques.

Image: Supplied by Chilliwack RCMP / RCMP Sgt. Krista Vrolyk (right) of the Chilliwack RCMP was hand to receive over 200 toques thanks to the Monday night craft crew at Community of Christ Church.

“We are so thankful to be part of such a giving and caring community,” the RCMP wrote. “HUGE thanks to Rick, Pat and the Monday night craft crew from Community of Christ Church for supplying 200+ toques and this amazing toque tree for us to give to those in need. Thank you!”

Earlier in the week on Tuesday (Nov. 15), the RCMP conducted a Senior Safety presentation for Elim Village residents.

Image: Supplied by Chilliwack RCMP / The Chilliwack RCMP conducted a Senior Safety presentation for residents of Elim Village this past week.

“Excited to offer our Senior Safety presentation to the residents of Elim Village!” Chilliwack RCMP wrote on Twitter. “It’s always great to connect with our community! Great turn out and some really good discussion. Working together to keep our Seniors safe!”

The emotional highlight of the week was undoubtedly the RCMP’s participation in Remembrance Day, where several members attended the ceremonies at the downtown Chilliwack cenotaph.

Image: Supplied by Chilliwack RCMP / Members of the Chilliwack RCMP donned the Red Serge in last week’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the downtown Chilliwack cenotaph.

“Remembrance Day in Chilliwack,” the RCMP wrote. “Age will not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them,” followed by the hashtag of Lest We Forget.