This yearƵapp toned down commemorations are in stark contrast to last yearƵapp when a nation was still mourning the young men and team officials who died or had their lives forever changed while travelling to the teamƵapp playoff game in Nipawin.
St. AugustineƵapp is at the heart of this yearƵapp commemoration. Beyond the ringing of the bells, the parish centre will host a special exhibit bringing together the creative and unique memorabilia the city received in the days, weeks and month that followed the horrific crash. Original plans had the exhibit being open to the public, but COVID-19 restrictions have put a stop to that. Instead, people can view the exhibit at .
The ceremonies surrounding this yearƵapp anniversary are purposely toned down, said St. AugustineƵapp pastor Fr. Joseph Salihu. Since the first anniversary thereƵapp been a conscious community effort to leave the mourning with the families affected.
“We’re thinking of a way to still remember them without drawing too much communal (grieving),” said Salihu. “So that memorial was a very good way of doing it, so people can come on their own as individuals to look at the memorial without really gathering collectively for that celebration.”
St. AugustineƵapp is honoured to take part in this commemoration, said Salihu.
“St. AugustineƵapp is very proud and privileged to still be able to uphold that heritage within the community,” he said.