Flags in Grande Prairie have been lowered to half-mast for the foreseeable future to honour those impacted by the Tumbler Ridge shooting.
The City of Grande Prairie lowered the flags at City Hall to half-mast on Feb. 11 for the eight victims who lost their lives along with those impacted by the incident.
Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton, said Grande Prairie and Tumbler Ridge are very close geographically and those in the community know people in the impacted community.
“Learning of the news yesterday, our hearts are very heavy. We have a lot of empathy and deep concern for the individuals in that community,” Clayton said. “In communities like ours and Tumbler Ridge, schools are really that centre key point of the community. Where, children can learn, grow, and make life lost lasting impressions. seeing the devastation the community is facing, is truly heart breaking.”
Clayton added that the city is working with the provincial government to find solutions on how they can help.
“The people of the peace region, and Grande prairie are standing with you Tumbler,” Clayton added.
Clayton said the flags will remain at half-mast for seven days.
