YORKTON - On April 12, 2016, Mekayla Bali vanished without a trace from her hometown of Yorkton. Now, seven years later, her family, friends, and community members continue to hold out hope for her safe return.
To commemorate the anniversary of her disappearance, a candlelight vigil will be held in Mekayla's honour on Wednesday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. The vigil will take place at 37 Betts Avenue, near where Mekayla was last seen.
"Mekayla's disappearance has left a hole in our community that can never be filled," said Mary Baron, a close friend of Mekayla's family. "We want to come together to remember her and show her family that we are still here, still searching, and still hoping for answers."
The vigil will include a moment of silence, as well as speeches from Mekayla's family and friends. Attendees are encouraged to wear blue, which was Mekayla's favorite colour.
"We hope this vigil will not only honour Mekayla's memory, but also serve as a reminder that we will never stop searching for her," said Paula Bali . "We believe that someone out there knows something, and we urge anyone with information about Mekayla's disappearance to come forward."
Mekayla was last seen at 1:45 p.m. on April 12, 2016, at the Trail Stop restaurant in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. She was 16 years old at the time of her disappearance, and is described as 5'2" tall with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information about Mekayla's disappearance is urged to contact the RCMP at (306) or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or her Mom at (306) 641-9436.
