This is a proposed permanent memorial to be built in Knowles Park.
Image Credit: Submitted/North Okanagan Labour Council
July 12, 2023 - 11:00 AM
Plans for a memorial honouring five men who died on two years ago today when a crane collapsed in downtown Kelowna were released at a special commemoration today.
The RCMP continue to investigate the July 12, 2021, crane collapse with no indication of when, or if, charges will be laid. WorkSafeBC has completed its report but has only released it to police.
At least eight lawsuits have been filed against the Mission Group, which was building the Brooklyn condo tower when the crane collapsed, crane operator Stemmer Construction and the crane manufacturer, Liebherr-Canada.
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The North Okanagan Labour Council has worked with the families of the victims to design a permanent memorial to the five workers to be built in Knowles Park at Ethel Street and Bernard Avenue.
The design was unveiled today, July 12.
A fundraising drive has been launched through the United Way to raise the $300,000 needed to build and maintain the memorial. Donations can be made here.
READ MORE: A crane collapsed. Five people died. After two years, no answers
Cailen Vilness, Eric and Patrick Stemmer and Jared Zook were construction workers who died when the crane collapsed while Brad Zawislak was killed inside a neighbouring building where he was working.
- This story was updated at 4:25 p.m. on July 12, 2023 to add information on where to donate to the memorial.
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