MADD Canada Adds Four Names to Alberta Memorial Monument
Event summary
- Four new names added to MADD Canada’s Alberta Provincial Memorial Monument: Colton Dionissio Arvanitakis, Theodore “Teddy” Arnold Arvanitakis, Brayden Balkwill, and Clay McLeod.
- Ceremony held on September 12, 2026, at Parkland RCMP Headquarters in Spruce Grove, Alberta.
- Monument now includes 78 names of victims killed in alcohol-, cannabis-, or drug-related crashes.
- MADD Canada plans to unveil a monument in Prince Edward Island on September 19, 2026, and is working on one for British Columbia.
The big picture
MADD Canada’s ongoing efforts to memorialize victims of impaired driving reflect a broader push for heightened public awareness and policy action. The organization’s expansion of memorial monuments across provinces underscores its commitment to preventing such tragedies, leveraging community engagement and high-profile ceremonies to drive its mission forward.
What we're watching
- Geographic Expansion
- The pace at which MADD Canada establishes memorial monuments in remaining provinces, starting with Prince Edward Island and British Columbia.
- Community Impact
- How the annual ceremonies and name additions influence public awareness and policy around impaired driving.
- Funding and Support
- Whether MADD Canada can sustain its expansion efforts with current funding and partnerships.
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