This is Doug's Story
Just weeks before his wedding, Doug suffered an accident that changed his life forever.
This is Cindy's Story
Just weeks before their wedding, Cindy received a call—her fiancé had fallen on a live power line at work and they didn’t know if he would make it.
This is Bobby's Story
Meet Bobby, a man who survived a farmer's nightmare.
This is Lyle's Story
Lyle came face-to-face with a potentially fatal power line contact.
This is Tom's Story
It was a bright January morning when Tom witnessed a line contact while on his way back from work.
This is Ben's Story
Former Saskatchewan Roughrider Ben Heenan relives his family’s contact with an overhead line.
This is Calvin's Story
Years after a life-threatening power line contact, a father of four and his family are reminded of how close they were to tragedy.
This is Bryant's Story
At 16 years old, Bryant never thought he would have to consider that he might lose his life.
This is Renita's Story
As a parent, the safety of your family is always your first priority.
This is Erik's Story
If you farm, you know that power line contacts can happen at any time—and can be deadly.
The Power to Choose
E. Bourassa & Sons
“Life is so precious. We want to make sure that that's the forefront of everyone's focus around here.”
Cervus Equipment
“Life is so precious. We want to make sure that that's the forefront of everyone's focus around here.”
Markusson New Holland
“Slow down, step back, evaluate what you're doing and proceed with what you're doing after you've looked around, checked your surroundings, checked out the situation.”
Western Sales
"That could have been me or that could have been my father or my father-in-law or family members, and it hits close to home because we are such a small town really.”
Pattison Agriculture
“We believe if we can't do is safe, we won't do it at all.”
Powerful Stories: Between the Lines
We spent the day with the mayor of Lemberg, SK, to talk about his own family’s experiences with line contacts, and what his community is doing to stay safe. Watch this special four-part series.
Episode 1: Lemberg Pop 313
Meet Murray Clarke, Mayor of Lemberg, on the first episode of Between the Lines.
Episode 2: Murray's Contact
Murray talks about his own contact with an overhead line on unfamiliar land.
Episode 3: Coffee Row
Murray meets his crew for coffee and to exchange stories about local line contacts.
Episode 4: 16 Hour Days
Murray and his son talk about one of the biggest safety hazards on the farm — fatigue.
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