Media Advisory: MADD Canada to Unveil New Roadside Memorial Sign Honouring Alexandra Ollington Killed in Impaired Driving Crash

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Media Advisory: MADD Canada to Unveil New Roadside Memorial Sign Honouring Alexandra Ollington Killed in Impaired Driving CrashAuthor of the article:FORT SASKATCHEWAN, Alberta, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Media are invited to attend a roadside memorial sign unveiling ceremony hosted by MADD Canada in memory of 17-year-old Alexandra Ollington, who was tragically killed in a head-on impaired driving crash on Highway 21, just north of Township Road 542 in Fort Saskatchewan.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountOn September 17, 2020, an impaired driver was travelling the wrong way on Highway 21 when his northbound pickup truck collided with Alexandra’s SUV, which was heading south and carrying two other teens. The collision killed Alexandra and her friend and injured another teen. The driver’s blood alcohol concentration was two-and-a-half times the legal limit.Media are invited to attend the ceremony. Interviews with special guests will be available upon request.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againDate & Time:Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11 a.m.Location:Southbound Service Rd 21, TWP RD 542, Fort Saskatchewan, AlbertaGuests:Mayor Lisa Makin, City of Fort Saskatchewan Councillor Birgit Blizzard, City of Fort Saskatchewan Cpl. Devon Lafreniere, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Jane Smith-Duguid, Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure & Planning, City of Fort Saskatchewan Paul Edginton, General Manager, Community and Protective Services, City of Fort Saskatchewan Maria Popiwchak, mother of Alexandra Ollington John Moroz, Family of Alexandra Ollington Mackenzie Sorensen, MADD Canada Victim Services Manager, Western Region Roadside memorial signs are a powerful way to honour victims and to remind motorists about the tragic and lasting consequences of impaired driving. MADD Canada thanks Alexandra’s mom, Maria Popiwchak, for her courage, and the city of Fort Saskatchewan for its support in establishing the roadside memorial sign.To RSVP for the event, contact:Mackenzie Sorensen, MADD Canada Victim Services Manager, Western Region, 1-800-665-6233 ext. 235 or msorensen@madd.caArielle Nkongmeneck, MADD Canada Communications Manager, 1-800-665-6233 ext. 240 or ankongmeneck@madd.caThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.