Memorial walk held north of Edmonton to mark 10 years since woman was killed by her partner

Ten years after a mother from Morinville, Alta., was murdered by her common-law husband in front of her three children, people gathered in the community to remember her and raise awareness about the threat posed by domestic violence. The seventh annual Jessica Martel Memorial Break Free Run took place on Sunday. Janice Isberg, executive director of the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation, said the event, which features one-, five- and 10-kilometre runs, had more participation than ever with 180 people lacing up their running shoes to take part.

Read the rest of the story by Phil Heidenreich for Global News Edmonton | June 23, 2019