District of Vanderhoof lowered the flags earlier this morning (April 26) to commemorate the National Day of Mourning – observed across the country on April 28 – to honour workers who have lost their lives, have been injured, or suffered an illness due to their work. Vanderhoof’s Mayor Kevin Moutray and Work Safe Occupational Safety Officer Jeff Postnikoff spoke ahead of the ceremony held outside the district office. ( Orlanthia Habsburg photo/ Omineca Express)