Michelle Lang of the Calgary Herald was killed in an attack in Afghanistan on Wednesday.(Photo from Facebook)
5 Canadians Killed In Afghanistan -- CBC
Five Canadians were killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday — four soldiers and a Calgary reporter.
Brig.-Gen. Daniel Ménard said one Canadian civilian was also wounded in the attack.
The journalist was identified as Michelle Lang, who worked for the Calgary Herald.
Lang, who was 34, grew up in Vancouver and was a well-respected health reporter for the Herald, winning a National Newspaper Award in 2008 for best beat reporting. She had also worked in Regina and Moose Jaw.
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My Comment: As a Canadian, these stories always hit home. Our prayers are with the families tonight.