'We wanted to do something that captured the meaning of Pink Shirt Day – kindness, empathy, understanding – and link it to the symbolism of the Safe Places Rainbow Shield.'

A Swift Current city council candidate allegedly sent an email that says Sheldon Kennedy needs to take responsibility for his abuse at the hands of convicted pedophile Graham James.

Sheldon Kennedy's return to Swift Current represents a new beginning of sorts. The former NHLer took Global News for a drive around the city where he was abused by Graham James.