The Big Country Anti Violence Association (BCAVA) is shining a small light on a dark corner of society.
    This Wednesday, September 28, BCAVA is inviting the community to Take Back the Night. Supporters will gather at Angel’s Corner, at the southwest side of the Gordon Taylor Bridge for a candlelight vigil. President BCAVA Kristi Donison says awareness is key.
    “Bringing attention to serious issues like sexual violence through events like this, is important to ensure the public remembers this violence affects everyone and survivors need our support,” said Donison.
    Take Back the Night’s goal is to raise awareness of sexual violence, and it is an international movement. It allows the community to unite and voice a desire to end fear and perceived responsibility people experience when it comes to sexual assault, harassment and other forms of violence.
    “We are all working together to prevent sexual violence, and the fact that this violence still goes on is maddening,” said Donison.
    At the vigil, they will have the Red Silhouette Campaign. These are life sized red cut outs which represent individuals who have lost their lives or have been affected by domestic violence.

Take Back the Night is at 8 p.m. on September 28. There will be a vigil as well as refreshments. For more information, contact Kristi Donison at
info@bcava.com.

Area students had the opportunity to learn about a variety of career and post-secondary options after high school. The Educations Liaison Association of Alberta was at DVSS on Wednesday, September 14 for a Post Secondary Education Fair. At the event, there were representatives from colleges, universities, trade schools, the military and law enforcement, all with information on admissions, programs and scholarships. (l-r) Maegan Koshner of the University of Lethbridge discusses the school with Kearra and Rhonda Landon.