The Crowsnest Pass is remembering an agonizing anniversary and people who live in the community say the last year has not brought any answers as to why a little girl, her father and a Coleman woman were murdered.

The tragic events began on September 9, 2015 when the body of 69-year-old Hanne Meketech was found in her Coleman area home.

A few days later, Terry Blanchette, 27, was found dead in his Blairmore home and an AMBER Alert was issued for his two-year-old daughter Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette, who went missing from the residence.

The little girl’s remains were recovered in a rural area near the southern Alberta town the next day.

Darek Saretzy, 23, is charged with all three murders and many in the community are still struggling to understand what happened.

For many, not a day goes by that they don’t think about Hailey, Terry and Hanne.

Veteran news reporter Randy Spencer vividly remembers the impact the tragedy had on the community.

“It just saddened the whole community and what can you say about it? It’s a terrible thing,” said Spencer.  “Another disc jockey carries a picture of the girl on her desk.”

Some don't want to forget and Hailey's godmother Rebecca Harrington urged people in the community to wear blue and pink in honour of Blanchette and his daughter.

“And it's more than painful just today, it’s every day this small town is still, is still suffering with this tragedy,” said Harrington.

Blanchette’s friends say everyday continues to be a nightmare and his absence still leaves a big hole in their lives. 

“Hailey was always happy and joyful.  Terry overcame a lot of adversity to get to where he was and we were so proud of him.  They were very special people,” said Corette Harrington.

It has also been a difficult year for the family of the accused who say they have been torn apart by what happened. 

Derek Saretzky's aunt owns the property where Hailey’s remains were found and she says she thinks of her often.

“When I do go up there, I always talk to Hailey. We’ve taken her flowers, we take her little stuffed toys,” said Carmellia Saretzky. “Our hearts go out to Hailey's family and Terry’s family and Hanne's family, they do, and like I said, I think of them every day and I pray for them every day.”

Family members say they're dreading the trial but that they are also hoping it may bring some answers.

Saretzky’s trial is scheduled to begin on May 8, 2017 and is expected to last eight weeks.

(With files from Terry Vogt)