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Humboldt Broncos athletic therapist Dayna Brons died Wednesday as a result of injuries she suffered when the team’s bus crashed on April 6. In a statement, her family said they were present when Brons passed away in a Saskatoon hospital Wednesday afternoon. “The family of Dayna Brons would like to share that Dayna passed away peacefully this afternoon as a result of her injuries,” the statement read. “She was surrounded by those she loved and those who loved her. “She was the Athletic Therapist for the Humboldt Broncos and was extremely proud to be part of the Broncos family.” Brons’ family also thanked the first responders for their work in helping the 24-year-old since the crash, as well as the outpouring of support for her from across the country. “Dayna’s family would like to thank the first responders, emergency staff, and all those who have cared for Dayna over these last few days for their support,” the statement read. “And, they would like to tha...

             The head coach, captain and play-by-play announcer of the Humboldt Broncos are among the confirmed dead after 15 people were killed in a crash on Highway 35 in Saskatchewan on Friday.The crash involved a semi-truck and the team bus of the Humboldt Broncos, a hockey team that competes in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.       “We are heartbroken and completely devastated by the tragedy that occurred yesterday,” said Broncos president Kevin Garinger.Nipawin RCMP said the collision happened about 30 kilometres north of Tisdale, near the junction of Highway 335. Police said there were 29 people on the bus, including the driver. Fifteen people are in hospital, some with injuries described as “critical.”       Curtis Zablocki, Saskatchewan RCMP assistant commissioner, said it is too early in the investigation to determine what happened. Tributes for the victims are pouring in at the local arena, w...