By Canadian Press

CP News Alert: Tour bus operator charged in deadly Icefield crash

May 13, 2022 | 2:49 PM

JASPER, ALBERTA — A tour bus operator has been charged in a deadly rollover at the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park in July 2020. 

The Alberta government says Brewster Inc. faces eight charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act related to use and maintenance of seatbelts, failing to control hazards and failing to ensure equipment was in safe operating condition. 

The case is to be in provincial court in Jasper, Alta., on June 23. 

An RCMP investigation has also concluded and is being reviewed. 

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