Personal tragedies related to alcohol are propelling some Prince Albert citizens, including the mayor, to support alcohol-free activities.

“A drunk driver must have passed out at the wheel, four times over the legal limit. He crashed into me on the highway. He died unfortunately. I was knocking on death’s door," Mayor Bill Powalinsky said. "I am really glad to be alive.”

He said the crash left the man's children without a father.

“It’s given me a mission to promote responsible use, choices. Do the right things,” he said. WATCH | Advocacy group hoping to promote more alcohol-free events:

Advocacy group hoping to promote more alcohol-free events in Prince Albert, Sask. 16 minutes ago | Duration 2:16 The Prince Albert Community Alcohol Strategy Steering Committee hopes to prom

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