Day of Mourning observed in Lethbridge
Jeannette Rocher- 0
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This past weekend recognized a day to honour and remember workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered an illness resulting from work related incidents. Each year on April 28, people across Canada and around the globe stop to remember these workers.
On Monday afternoon a special ceremony was held at Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge where several wreaths were laid. Roses were also dispersed by first responders, Officials with the City of Lethbridge, the Chamber of Commerce, along with the provincial government and the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
In the past year, 165 workers were killed across Canada including one occupational related illness fatality here in Lethbridge.
The National Day of Mourning was officially recognized by the Canadian government in 1991 and has spread to about 80 countries worldwide.
