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May 21, 2026
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'Uncertainty can be one of the hardest realities to understand': ALS ambassador Mark Hustins shares experience
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Article Excerpt
Mark Hustins, of Yarmouth County, stands in front of a collage of RCMP photos from his 32 years with the force. He had many goals and plans for his retirement, but many of these things have been sidelined because of a diagnosis of ALS. Hustins is the 2026 ambassador for ALS walks happening in Nova Scotian and New Brunswick. TINA COMEAU Article content As an RCMP officer for 32 years, Mark Hustins dealt in facts and evidence. Article content Then life took a turn and his personal circumstances left him relying on speculation, guesswork, uncertainty, and the unknown. Article content Article cont…
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