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Operation Red Nose Delivers 142 Safe Rides Over the Weekend

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Monday, December 5, 2016 @ 9:10 AM

Prince George, B.C. – It was a busy weekend for Operation Red Nose in Prince George.

The designated driving service delivered 142 rides over the weekend – 47 on Friday and a whopping 95 on Saturday.operation rednose

“Overall, it was a great weekend. As Saturday wore on, there was a steady stream of calls from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.,” says spokesperson Andrea Johnson. “Wait times were minimal and roads were good.”

Over four nights of service Operation Red Nose has provided 216 rides which compares to 308 over the same period last year.

Red Nose will be back on the road this weekend. If you need a ride call 250-962-RIDE (7433). Those interested in volunteering can fill out an application by clicking here.

The deadline to apply is Dec. 19.

Posted on Monday, December 5, 2016 @ 9:10 AM in News by

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Posted on Monday, December 5, 2016 @ 12:24 PM by He spoke with a score of 0

Thanks, good job

Posted on Monday, December 5, 2016 @ 2:31 PM by NeverEnough with a score of 0

Thank you Operation Red Nose for making a quick pit stop at Burger King so I could buy a Whopper after a late night of drinking. I made it home safe and sound! Great service!

Posted on Monday, December 5, 2016 @ 4:54 PM by Grizzly2 with a score of 0

These folks do a great service for the community. What a wonderful operation, Thankyou, volunteers for your incredible service to all of us.
NE: A whopper? What a hangover!

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