The Crash That Changed Lives

A haunting memorial plaque unveiled west of Swift Current honors the 1980 highway crash that killed 22 young men — including two of Derald Flamand’s cousins — in a fiery collision involving a school bus, car, and tanker. Survivors like Flamand, who endured lifelong trauma and emotional isolation, and Denis Fortier, who arrived at the scene and later became a doctor, recount the devastation that shattered lives and communities. Their stories reveal how such tragedies echo across generations, leaving survivors haunted by memories — and finding unexpected healing in connection with those left behind. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/604c055c00410bdb