A Winnipeg community organization that patrols neighbourhoods and helps people in the city has had a change of leadership.

The Bear Clan Patrol says Kevin Walker has been appointed interim executive director, effective immediately.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Walker as Bear Clan Patrol interim executive director. Kevin started...

Posted by Bear Clan Patrol Inc on Friday, July 31, 2020

He replaces James Favel, one of the founders of the organization.

No reason was given for the change.

The Bear Clan Patrol was formed after the body of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine was found in the Red River in Winnipeg in 2014.

(The Canadian Press)