On April 28, we remember workers killed and injured on the job

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Day of MourningApril 28 is a National Day of Mourning to remember those who tragically lost their lives while at work and recognize those who endured an injury or acquired an illness as a result of their work.

Among over 37,000 workplace injury claims reported in 2013, 35 people died on the job in Saskatchewan last year according to statistics released by the Workers’ Compensation Board which does not include agricultural related deaths that occurred in the province.

Attend a ceremony in your community:

Estevan
Monday, April 28th at 7pm
In front of the Court House (1016 4th Street)

 
Moose Jaw
Monday, April 28th at 6:00pm
Moose Jaw Union Centre (1402 Caribou St. W)

Prince Albert
Monday April 28th at 7pm
Union Centre 107 8th Street East.

Regina
Monday, April 28th at 5:00 p.m.
Queen Elizabeth II Court in front of Regina City Hall

Saskatoon
Monday, April 28th at 7:00p.m.
Francis Morrison Library (corner of Fourth Ave. and 23rd Street).

Weyburn
Monday, April 28th at 6:30p.m.
memorial sight behind T.C. Douglas Church on 10th Ave.

Yorkton
Monday April 28th at 7:00 pm.
A-180 Broadway Street West.