In the first of a series on the Lake Timiskaming tragedy, Pierre, Emma, and Matt talk about where they were when they first got word. Emma lost her brother. Matt, who was slated to be in the brigade, lost classmates. Pierre hosts and graduated from the Selkirk school in 1975. Forty-five years later, we talk about the resilience and strength of the community, as well as the lessons learned, the fragility of life, and the importance of cherishing every moment.
