A regimental memorial will be held today for Constable Heidi Stevenson.
Stevenson was killed while on duty during the second day of Nova Scotia’s mass shooting in 2020.
Community members are invited to gather along the procession route to pay their respects. It will leave Saint Vincent Paul Church on Wednesday, June 29 at 12 p.m. and travel along Forest Hills Parkway to Cole Harbour Place for a private service.
Procession route for the regimental memorial for Const. Heidi Stevenson
Stevenson grew up in Antigonish and graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1993. It was during this time at Acadia that she started a part-time job with Campus Safety and Security, and her passion for policing was born.
She would go on to spend 23 years with the Mounties.
RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson was one of 22 people killed in a shooting spree in Nova Scotia. (Photo: Nova Scotia RCMP/Submitted)
Stevenson held many different roles throughout her career. Most notably, she represented the RCMP across the continent as part of the Musical Ride (a job she took without even knowing how to ride a horse).
“Heidi was the neighbour who waved at everyone. She was the busy parent who volunteered at school. She was the friend who delivered cinnamon buns and homemade bread. She was the second mom to many kids who came over to play. She was the gentle smile when you needed it most. Heidi made an impact on this world, and words can’t begin to express how much she is missed.” – Nova Scotia RCMP
Stevenson lived in Cole Harbour with her husband and two children.
The private service will be held at 1 p.m.
