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City to Lower Flags in Recognition of National Day of Mourning

For immediate release: April 27, 2021 - 2:15 pm
ST21-2069

The National Day of Mourning is on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. In recognition, flags at all City of Saskatoon facilities will fly at half-mast for the day.

The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991 and commemorates workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and incidents.