Statement from the Honourable Yvonne Clarke, Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly, on the tragic event in Tumbler Ridge:
On behalf of the Yukon Legislative Assembly, I extend our deepest condolences to the people of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, as they face the aftermath of this horrific tragedy.
Our hearts are with the families who have lost loved ones, with those who have been injured, and with the entire community as it grieves and begins the difficult path forward. In moments like these, words feel insufficient. Please know that Yukoners are holding you in our thoughts and stand with you in solidarity.
May strength, compassion, and community surround all those affected in the days ahead.