Tumbler Ridge: where the light still shines
Shawn Theriault had reached out to start the conversation about what we could possibly do, artistically, to help the community of Tumbler Ridge, his hometown in the days after the community and the nation were rocked by a terrible mass shooting event that left eight souls dead and many others injured back on February 10th. Once we landed on the image that would best inspire the piece, Shawn had the brilliant idea of integrating northern lights and eight stars to represent those who had died. He then did the prudent thing of connecting with senior leadership in the community to make sure the concept was appropriate and would be well received. He also coordinated with the Northeast BC Community Foundation who has set up a Tumbler Ridge Resiliency Fund to be the receiver and distributor of generous donations that will flow in as part of this initiative. As Shawn's fundraising event in Fort McMurray was rapidly approaching along with our departure date for our spring break holiday, I...
