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Vol. 94 No. 25
June 26, 2024 $1.25
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110th Anniversary of the Hillcrest Mine Disaster NICHOLAS L.M. ALLEN Pass Herald Reporter
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The 110th anniversary of the Hillcrest Mine Disaster was solemnly commemorated in a service organized by the Crowsnest Heritage Initiative on June 23. The event honoured the 189 miners who lost their lives in Canada’s deadliest mining disaster.
The memorial, held at 1 p.m., began with an entrance of dignitaries led by a Colour Party, including Sgt. At Arms Brad Edmondson, the Crowsnest Pass Legions, Sentinel Summit Lodge #26, and the Miner Honour Guard. The tones of the bagpipes, played by Alex Chisholm, echoed as attendees gathered to pay their respects. Fred Bradley, chair of the Crowsnest Heritage Initiative and the Master of Ceremonies, welcomed attendees and acknowledged the significance of the event’s impact. “Many have travelled to be here today,” said Bradley, “As we reflect on the enormity of the event and other mining disasters, let us remember those who died and the communities they left behind.” The service featured poignant remarks from several notable speakers, each reflecting on the disaster’s impact and the resilience of the community. More photos and story on page 5
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