By Mark Squibb/October 28, 2021
Councilor Isabelle Fry says she’s disappointed to see that the purple lights lit in honour of Cortney Lake at St. Davis have apparently been stolen from the tree they usually drape.
“This is just a senseless act,” said Fry. “Every year, her family gathers just before Christmas, and they do this at their own expense, and they light the tree purple, because that was Cortney’s favorite colour. And this is a big deal. It means a lot. And for someone to come and take the lightbulbs from that tree, it’s really, really, really upsetting.”
Lake was last seen alive in June of 2017. Countless searches proved fruitless.
Though Fry said she didn’t know what could be done regarding this particular instance, she said council needs to find a way to combat vandalism.
“I’ve had enough of it, and I know a lot of our residents have as well, so I look forward to finding a resolution,” she said.
Fry encouraged residents to report any vandalism that they see while out and about to municipal enforcement by calling them at 748-1058.
“Just call them,” said Fry. “If everyone works together, we can make our city that much safer.”
