RCMP set up email for messages of condolence

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Apr 20, 2020 03:17:00 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

RCMP have set up an email where Nova Scotians can send their condolences to the family of Cst. Heidi Stevenson.

The 23-year veteran of the Force was one of at least 18 people killed in a shooting rampage that began in Portapique on Saturday night.

A second Mountie was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Messages can be sent to RCMP.Condolences-Condoleances.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca .

RCMP are urging the public to abide by the Health Protection Act Order and Emergency Management Act while honouring the members.

Nova Scotia's Mental Health Crisis Line is available 24/7 by calling toll-free 1-888-429-8167. Kids Help Phone counsellors can be reached at 1-800-668-6868.

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