Plans for a $25 million legacy centre were unveiled in Humboldt.
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The Humboldt Broncos Memorial Committee has officially launched its campaign leading toward the construction of both a legacy centre on the Humboldt Uniplex site and a permanent memorial on Highway 35 at Armley Road. The announcement came via a press conference held on the eve of the third anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos tragedy.
The Committee is made up of delegates from the families impacted by the crash, City of Humboldt Representatives, and community volunteers. Their deliberations led them to the point of establishing a giving campaign to drive resources toward a multi-million dollar complex that would serve as a legacy and reflection centre in honour of the 2017-2018 Broncos.
A $25-million tribute centre is being planned to honour the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
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Announcement comes on eve of the third anniversary of the collision that left 16 dead, 13 injured
Posted: Apr 05, 2021 12:51 PM CT | Last Updated: April 5
The proposed $25-million tribute centre will honour the memory of the 29 victims of the Humboldt Boncos 2018 bus crash.(Submitted by the City of Humboldt)
A $25-million tribute centre is being planned to honour the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
Tuesday marks the three-year anniversary of the crash, which killed 16 people and injured 13 others.
City and team officials unveiled a blueprint for the tribute centre Monday at a news conference. It will include a gallery, an ice surface and a physiotherapy area.
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