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Parents of Ryan Straschnitzki say Humboldt Broncos player paralyzed from waist down, but say he’s a fighter
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Parents of Ryan Straschnitzki say Humboldt Broncos player paralyzed from waist down, but say he’s a fighter
Description
April 9, 2018
The parents of Ryan Straschnitzki, one of the Humboldt Broncos players injured in Friday's bus crash say their son is paralyzed from the waist down, but say he's strong and a fighter.
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Parents of Ryan Straschnitzki say Humboldt Broncos player paralyzed from waist down, but say he’s a fighter03:58 | April 9, 2018
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Calgary Minor Football Charity Jamboree reaches $500K total mark for RMCH Alberta02:07 | 40 minutes ago
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Jasper ‘not ready to welcome visitors’ yet as evacuee re-entry continues, officals say01:27 | 2 hours ago
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Alberta legislation on school pronouns to come after classes begin in fall: Premier Smith01:05 | August 17, 2024
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Emotional return to Jasper for residents that fled wildfire01:40 | August 16, 2024
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Fashion show champions sustainability and inclusivity01:48 | August 16, 2024
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Pathway widening behind chopped-down trees in Fish Creek Park02:01 | August 16, 2024
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Pilot walks away after plane crash-lands on Calgary golf course01:45 | August 16, 2024
-
Jasper residents returning home after wildfire destroyed a third of the townsite01:54 | August 16, 2024
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Calgary police search for man accused of assaulting child at playground01:48 | August 16, 2024
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Jasper resident showcases house still standing along Connaught Drive while others next door burned down02:52 | August 16, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Residents return home weeks after blaze ripped through Alberta town02:16 | August 16, 2024
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More repairs than expected needed on Bearspaw Feeder Main01:59 | August 15, 2024
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PGA Champions Tour golfer Esteban Toledo takes to the ice for hockey training01:46 | August 15, 2024
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Canadian Red Cross offering one-time $500 payment to Jasper residents01:45 | August 15, 2024
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Calgary golfer with Stage 4 cancer joins Rogers Charity Classic Pro Am with family01:56 | August 15, 2024
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WestJet warns of flight cancellations after fleet damaged in hailstorm02:03 | August 14, 2024
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Officials stress Jasper re-entry is ‘for residents only’01:53 | August 14, 2024
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Calgary RV owners assess damages following hailstorm01:56 | August 14, 2024
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Calgary Humane Society seeks tips in ‘disturbing series of kitten abuse’01:46 | August 14, 2024
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Calgary cemetery gets much needed restoration01:58 | August 14, 2024
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1 killed in collision with tanker truck near Nanton, Alta.01:01 | August 14, 2024
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Jasper residents prepare for long insurance process after wildfire02:25 | August 13, 2024
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Calgary rugby coach hopes to create pipeline for women’s game02:02 | August 13, 2024
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City of Calgary finalizing Bearspaw Feeder Main repair sites02:06 | August 13, 2024
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Shooting east of Calgary was completely random, extremely rare, RCMP say01:51 | August 13, 2024
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Construction begins on new playground at Haultain Memorial School01:57 | August 13, 2024
-
Behind the barn doors: Alberta’s Open Farm Days returns01:51 | August 13, 2024
-
Jasper residents allowed to return Friday02:16 | August 12, 2024
-
Calgary to host 2025 Centennial Cup01:57 | August 12, 2024
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RCMP say one suspect in random shooting in custody, search still on for another02:16 | August 12, 2024
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Thousands forced to flee Jasper allowed to return home soon02:01 | August 12, 2024
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Parents of Ryan Straschnitzki say Humboldt Broncos player paralyzed from waist down, but say he’s a fighter03:58 | April 9, 2018
-
Calgary Minor Football Charity Jamboree reaches $500K total mark for RMCH Alberta02:07 | 40 minutes ago
-
Jasper ‘not ready to welcome visitors’ yet as evacuee re-entry continues, officals say01:27 | 2 hours ago
-
Alberta legislation on school pronouns to come after classes begin in fall: Premier Smith01:05 | August 17, 2024
-
Emotional return to Jasper for residents that fled wildfire01:40 | August 16, 2024
-
Fashion show champions sustainability and inclusivity01:48 | August 16, 2024
-
Pathway widening behind chopped-down trees in Fish Creek Park02:01 | August 16, 2024
-
Pilot walks away after plane crash-lands on Calgary golf course01:45 | August 16, 2024
-
Jasper residents returning home after wildfire destroyed a third of the townsite01:54 | August 16, 2024
-
Calgary police search for man accused of assaulting child at playground01:48 | August 16, 2024
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Jasper resident showcases house still standing along Connaught Drive while others next door burned down02:52 | August 16, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Residents return home weeks after blaze ripped through Alberta town02:16 | August 16, 2024
-
More repairs than expected needed on Bearspaw Feeder Main01:59 | August 15, 2024
-
PGA Champions Tour golfer Esteban Toledo takes to the ice for hockey training01:46 | August 15, 2024
-
Canadian Red Cross offering one-time $500 payment to Jasper residents01:45 | August 15, 2024
-
Calgary golfer with Stage 4 cancer joins Rogers Charity Classic Pro Am with family01:56 | August 15, 2024
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WestJet warns of flight cancellations after fleet damaged in hailstorm02:03 | August 14, 2024
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Officials stress Jasper re-entry is ‘for residents only’01:53 | August 14, 2024
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Calgary RV owners assess damages following hailstorm01:56 | August 14, 2024
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Calgary Humane Society seeks tips in ‘disturbing series of kitten abuse’01:46 | August 14, 2024
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Calgary cemetery gets much needed restoration01:58 | August 14, 2024
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1 killed in collision with tanker truck near Nanton, Alta.01:01 | August 14, 2024
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Jasper residents prepare for long insurance process after wildfire02:25 | August 13, 2024
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Calgary rugby coach hopes to create pipeline for women’s game02:02 | August 13, 2024
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City of Calgary finalizing Bearspaw Feeder Main repair sites02:06 | August 13, 2024
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Shooting east of Calgary was completely random, extremely rare, RCMP say01:51 | August 13, 2024
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Construction begins on new playground at Haultain Memorial School01:57 | August 13, 2024
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Behind the barn doors: Alberta’s Open Farm Days returns01:51 | August 13, 2024
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Jasper residents allowed to return Friday02:16 | August 12, 2024
-
Calgary to host 2025 Centennial Cup01:57 | August 12, 2024
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RCMP say one suspect in random shooting in custody, search still on for another02:16 | August 12, 2024
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Thousands forced to flee Jasper allowed to return home soon02:01 | August 12, 2024
Parents of Ryan Straschnitzki say Humboldt Broncos player paralyzed from waist down, but say he’s a fighter
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April 9, 2018
The parents of Ryan Straschnitzki, one of the Humboldt Broncos players injured in Friday's bus crash say their son is paralyzed from the waist down, but say he's strong and a fighter.
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