Members of Kendara Ballantynes family spoke to Arctic Radio to tell Kendara’s story and how they are keeping her memory alive.

Kendara was tragically murdered two years ago in The Pas and she would have been 20 years old this year and family members said that she could bring a smile to anyone’s face and her death was a huge loss to the family.

In addition to the annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk held this past Friday the Kendara Ballantyne Award was created for a student graduating from Margaret Barbour Collegiate. It’s cash award in recognition for completing a high school education.

People that have any information about the death of Kendara Ballantyne are strongly encouraged to contact appropriate authorities.