Tofield-Ryley FCSS hosts World Suicide Prevention Day presentation
Tofield/Ryley/Beaver County West FCSS marked World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 9 at the Town of Tofield office with a small presentation followed by a walk to raise awareness.
In attendance were MLA Jackie Lovely, Reeve Jim Kallal, Beaver County councillor Kevin Smook, Town of Tofield councillor Brenda Chehade, and other municipal representatives along with Victim Services representatives, Tofield RCMP, and community members.
Addressing the small gathering, all speakers shared their perspectives with Reeve Kallal sharing his personal story of his grandfather.
“When I think of the word ‘suicide’, I think of broken families, sadness, the loss of love, the loss of a valued life, and also the struggle that the victim of suicide endures,” said MLA Jackie Lovely. “World Suicide Prevention Day is a reminder that as humans, we have a moral and crucial role and responsibility to provide support to prevent that from happening. One loss is one too many.” . . . contd.
