Humboldt Broncos Memorial Upgrade: A Tribute to the Fallen

0:00It's April 6th. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. It's been 8 years since the tragic humble Broncos bus crash that shipped the hockey world. On April 6th 2018, a semi-truck driver ran a stop sign in rural Saskatchewan, colliding with the junior team's bus. 16 people lost their lives, and 13 others were seriously hurt. The crash site near Tizdale is getting a major upgrade this year. The Memorial Committee plans to lay down asphalt for parking lots and pathways soon, setting the stage for a full monument to honor those who died. Communities everywhere rallied with grief and support back then, and that spirit lingers. The outpouring of tributes highlighted the tight-knit hockey family and left the lasting mark on Canada. Now, humble city leaders are pushing forward on two fronts. They're teaming up on a recreation center tribute to the Broncos, applying for government funds toward its $35 million price tag. Eight years on, the mayor reminds us that the memory of that 2017-2018 team fuels everything they do.

1:05Keeping the victims and survivors close in every heart.