Hundreds show up for Meadow Lake vigil in honour of Humboldt Broncos
Nearly 300 Meadow Lakers showed up to stand together, light candles, and mourn in solidarity and support with the community of Humboldt in honour of those affected by Friday’s fatal collision.
The bus carrying members of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Humboldt Broncos and support staff collided with a semi-trailer 30 kilometres outside of Nipawin en route a playoff game at 5 p.m. the evening of Friday, April 7. Fifteen have died, and 14 others were injured.
The candlelight vigil was arranged via social media by several community members, who were in contact with city officials and staff to access the Meadow Lake and District Arena. Stickers and candleholders bearing the Humboldt Broncos logos were distributed.
Meadow Lake City Coun. Conrad Read, along with Mayor Gary Vidal spoke at the event, along with the current president of the Meadow Lake Minor Hockey Association, Richard Temple.