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Premier Wab Kinew inducted 134 first responders into the Order of the Buffalo Hunt on Monday, recognizing their efforts during a bus crash near Carberry that killed 17 people last year.
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The order honours Manitobans who have made outstanding contributions to the province in the areas of leadership, service and community commitment.
“This is a room full of heroes … Not only did you go above and beyond, not only did you save lives, not only did you have each other’s backs, I know that, I can only imagine that you took some stuff home with you that day as well, too,” Kinew said during a ceremony at the legislature.
“I hope that as you’re on your own journeys to process, to heal and to reflect on what you have done to serve your fellow Manitobans, may this be some measure of encouragement and reassurance for you that your good deeds do not go unnoticed,” he said.
The bus was carrying seniors to a casino on June 15, 2023 when it crossed the Trans-Canada Highway into the path of a semi-trailer.
The Order of the Buffalo Hunt recognizes individuals and groups who demonstrate outstanding skills in the areas of leadership, service and community commitment.
First responders from Carberry, Brandon, Neepawa, Shared Health, STARS air ambulance and Manitoba RCMP, along with as provincial call takers and dispatchers, were included as well as pilots and medical staff from two Saskatchewan government air ambulance flights.
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