Edmonton police and fire crews have joined in a global movement aimed at supporting front-line health-care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Tuesday morning, dozens of Edmonton Police Service and Edmonton Fire Rescue Service vehicles drove by the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in south Edmonton to show their support for local health-care workers.
In a video captured by registered nurse Rob Kroetsch, the emergency vehicles can be seen driving by with lights on and sirens running. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Kroetsch works in the emergency department and said the salute was incredibly touching for everyone at the hospital. “This absolutely blew our minds.