Plans revealed for permanent Humboldt Broncos memorial

by carly_mchugh | 16 April 2024 4:33 pm

The Humboldt Broncos Memorials Committee recently released the draft concept plan for a permanent memorial at the site of the Humboldt Broncos tragedy in Saskatchewan.

The site of the tragedy is 170 km (105.6 mi) northeast of Humboldt, at the intersection of Highways 35 and 335, near Tisdale. The committee is comprised of representatives including the team’s families, Humboldt Broncos board members, the Humboldt Public Art Committee, and city council.

To achieve this level of progress, committee members Carol Brons, Kurt Leicht, Ed Tobin, and Bernie Boulet worked diligently in co-operation with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, the Water Security Agency, the Rural Municipality of Connaught, the Canadian National Railway (CN Rail), and SaskPower to ensure the design was respectful and meaningful, while also meeting all safety requirements.

“We have successfully reached this stage following many hurdles that seemed impossible to conquer,” says Carol Brons, whose daughter Dayna lost her life in the tragedy. “Power lines needed to be relocated, deciding where to construct a new access road, and ensuring driver sight lines at the corner weren’t obstructed are just a few of the obstacles. I’m thrilled that we can get shovels in the ground soon and create something that will be meaningful not only for the families, but also the public.”

The project will proceed in two phases. Phase 1 will involve site preparation, including moving earth and creating pathways and a sitting area. Phase 2 will comprise the construction and installation of a monument to honour the 16 who lost their lives, along with the 13 whose lives changed forever. More information about Phase 2 will be released by the end of this year.

“The committee is anxious to get moving forward with Phase 1,” adds Kurt Leicht, whose son Jacob also lost his life in the tragedy. “We would like to get started within the next month or so and we invite individuals and companies interested in contributing to this phase either through financial contribution or services to assist with the earth-moving, concrete, and paving work to contact us.”

Source URL: https://www.signmedia.ca/plans-revealed-for-permanent-humboldt-broncos-memorial/

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