Day of Remembrance Ceremony Held in Fort Frances

Women from the Rainy River district who have been victims of violence were recognized as part of yesterday's National Day of Remembrance ceremonies in Fort Frances.

Peggy Loyie of the Rainy River District Victim Services says such an event must continue.

"Because we won't stop doing this until we start to see some radical change in action," says Loyie. "Action in part of perpetrators. Action on part of legislators. Action on part of ourselves as community members to take action against violence against women."

About sixty people attended the vigil held at Knox United Church.

Among the highlights were Marie Hartlin and Leona Grandbois who spoke about how the tragic death of their mother impacted their lives.