National

Metis Teen Finishes 420 Km Run, Raises $10,000 For Group Which Found Cousin's Body

The Canadian Press, 10 May, 2016 01:09 PM

WINNIPEG — A Metis teen who lost her cousin to suicide has raised more than $10,000 for the volunteer group that helped find his body.

Kayleen McKay started running 420 kilometres from Duck Bay, Man., 10 days ago to finish in Winnipeg Tuesday.

The 18-year-old says she decided to run the equivalent of a marathon a day after her cousin committed suicide and his body was found by members of Drag The Red — volunteers who dredge up the Red River searching for clues about missing and murdered loved ones.

McKay finished her journey steps away from the river where her cousin's body was found and says she was overwhelmed by the support she's received.

Kimberley Kostiuk, with Drag The Red, says the money Kayleen raised will help buy the group a much-needed boat.

She says she hopes it will allow the group to bring closure to other families.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Pothole Menace Angers Montreal Motorists, Creates Business For Repair Shops

Extreme fluctuations in early spring temperatures along with lots of rain have unearthed a high number of potholes that are exposing motorists to hefty repair bills.

Pothole Menace Angers Montreal Motorists, Creates Business For Repair Shops

With The Federal Budget Tabled, Bill Morneau Prepares To Refocus On CPP Expansion

The Liberals repeated their support for strengthening the CPP in last week's budget, which noted the dangers of things like failing private-sector pension plans and the risk that healthier Canadians could outlive their savings

With The Federal Budget Tabled, Bill Morneau Prepares To Refocus On CPP Expansion

Wally Crouter, Canada's Longest Serving Radio Man, Dies At 92

Toronto radio station NEWSTALK 1010 says Crouter passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto

Wally Crouter, Canada's Longest Serving Radio Man, Dies At 92

Firefighters Rescue 9-Year-Old Twins From Ice Floe: 'It Kept Drifting Out A Little Further'

The girl and boy had been jumping on cakes of ice when one started moving out shortly before 3 p.m. on Easter Sunday, said Sgt. Walter Vessey of Charlottetown police.

Firefighters Rescue 9-Year-Old Twins From Ice Floe: 'It Kept Drifting Out A Little Further'

Manitoba NDP Promise To Cut Health-care Fees On Campaign Trail

NDP Leader Greg Selinger says he would cut ambulance fees in half — similar to a promise already made by the Progressive Conservatives.

Manitoba NDP Promise To Cut Health-care Fees On Campaign Trail

Scores Pay Final Respects As Rob Ford Lies In Repose At City Hall

Mayor John Tory, who gave permission for Ford to lie in repose, was first to pause quietly at his predecessor's casket, then shake hands with relatives, among them Ford's brother Doug, mother, wife and two children.