(Image Credit: 100 Mile House RCMP)

By Aaron Schulze & Victor Kaisar

Jennifer Provencal

100 Mile residents asked to shine a purple light to mark one-year anniversary of Forest Grove woman’s disappearance

Jan 29, 2026 | 7:05 AM

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. — The sister of a woman who was last seen in a rural community near 100 Mile House a year ago is asking residents to shine a purple light on Sunday (Feb. 1) to mark the anniversary of her disappearance. 

Jennifer Provencal (Boulding), a 51-year-old mother and long-time resident of Forest Grove, was reported missing in April 2025 by her sister Johanne. She was last seen by her husband in February last year.

The North District Major Crime Unit (NDMCU) has taken over the investigation as police believe Jennifer’s disappearance is suspicious and may be the result of foul play. In a video released via the RCMP in September, Johanne said she believed her sister is dead, and she’s hoping someone comes forward with information.

“We have to uncover the truth,” Johanne told CFJC, noting its important to speak up for people who can’t. “It’s about community safety. It’s about being a decent human being, and it’s about not being able to just turn your back and walk away.”

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According to Johanne, purple was her sister’s favourite colour ever since she was a teenager.

“It is a coincidence that purple is also the colour to raise awareness about violence against women and domestic violence,” Johanne said, noting she’s been in contact with people in the 100 Mile area to shine a purple light for Jennifer and for all missing women in Canada.

“Each light turned purple on Feb. 1 will be a beacon for truth and awareness about violence against women,” Johanne said. “We shine these lights not just for my sister, but for all women who disappear without answers.” 

“We have to find out what happened to Jennifer and every purple light that’s out there – I hope every day a new one goes up until the truth is uncovered. “

Anyone with information about Jennifer Provencal’s disappearance is urged to contact the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-2456 and reference file 2025-1254. 

Editors note: This story was updated on Jan. 30 with comments from Johanne Provencal.