Manitoba Conservation employs approximately 120 Natural Resource Officers.
These men and women have dedicated their lives to the protection and conservation of our natural
resources for today's and future generations.
The following six officers have lost their lives while protecting such resources.
Kenneth Skwark
While conducting forest fire operations in the Northern forests of Manitoba, Kenneth died in a helicopter
accident on June 28, 1995.
Keith Bartley
While conducting a night hunting patrol, Keith died in a head on vehicle accident on November 19, 1989.
Robert Logan
While enroute to a Provincial Park, Robert's vehicle rolled after encountering black ice on November 3, 1983.
Allan Assiniboine
During a fisheries patrol, Allan drowned after his patrol boat exploded on Lake Winnipegosis on July 27, 1976.
William McLeod
William was murdered by an impaired trapper who had shot him with a shotgun in the leg. He died on May 12,
1967 from complications resulting from the wound.
Charles Morrish
While conducting a trapline patrol, Charles drowned when his muskeg tractor broke through the ice on April 3,
1966.
These Manitoba Natural Resource Officers have been recognized by the Canadian Peace Officers Memorial Association . These officers lost their lives while carrying out their duties. May we never forget their supreme sacrifice and the loss their families have had to cope with.
