From the Family of Bob Friesen, President, Canadian Federation of Agriculture

Date: 
August 31, 2005

On Wednesday, August 24th, Bob Friesen was seriously injured when he lost control of his motorcycle on a gravel shoulder on Hwy 1 east of Winnipeg.  He is in intensive care in Winnipeg with broken ribs and fractured vertebrae in his neck.  He is not paralyzed.  His condition, though serious, is stable.

 

  

The family appreciates the inquiries as to Bob's health and expressions of concern and best wishes for a full recovery.  They ask that media respect the family's privacy at this time and direct any further inquiries to the CFA office.

 

 

 

Contact:

 

Brigid Rivoire

 

Executive Director

 

CFA

 

613-715-3113

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