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Workplace death under investigation

A workplace incident near Mervin where a 58-year-old man lost his life is being investigated by the RCMP. The incident happened Tuesday at approximately 1:20 am. According to the RCMP, members of the Turtleford RCMP along with St.

A workplace incident near Mervin where a 58-year-old man lost his life is being investigated by the RCMP.

The incident happened Tuesday at approximately 1:20 am. According to the RCMP, members of the Turtleford RCMP along with St. Walburg Ambulance and Turtleford Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the work site.

They arrived to find the 58-year-old man suffering critical injuries after becoming trapped within a piece of equipment.

St. Walburg Ambulance transported the man to Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford where he was pronounced dead.

Occupational Health and Safety officials are still investigating.