Fatal Central Alberta Highway Crash Claims Four Lives
Monday, May 5, 2025, 3:21 pm
Authorities report a tragic head‐on collision on Highway 2A near Ponoka, where an overtaking maneuver turned fatal, claiming four lives—including two teenagers. Investigators are sifting through wreckage and questioning if these risky road antics were really worth starring in one's “How Not to Drive” guide.
Ponoka RCMP said a GMC Acadia was passing other vehicles on Highway 2A late Saturday morning when it hit an oncoming Volkswagen Tiguan, killing all four people involved.
PONOKA - RCMP say four people, including two teens, have died after a head-on vehicle crash south of Edmonton.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 5 hours ago #crime #autosector #albert #injury
More Top Stories...
Alberta Premier outlines plan in Ottawa livestream address
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivered a livestream address detailing her province’s strategy for renewed dialogue with Ottawa. She outlined bold initiatives and stressed the need for open discussion, all while the political tension simmers—proving that high-stakes negotiations can be both earnest and a rollercoaster ride. More...
Alberta premier pushes sovereignty referendum if petition succeeds
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is igniting separatist fervor by promising a referendum on provincial independence—if citizens can rustle up enough signatures. With talk of an independence vote as soon as 2026 and a call for self-determination that some say borders on a political version of "DIY democracy," the province braces for a seismic shift. More...
NDP selects interim leader following election seat wipeout
Facing a dramatic reduction in seats post-election, the NDP has moved quickly to appoint an interim leader. The leadership meeting underscores the party’s urgent need to regroup and redefine its strategy, leaving both insiders and critics questioning if a fresh start might just be what’s needed. More...
Ballot protest targets Poilievre byelection with record candidate list
A vocal electoral reform group is making waves by populating the ballot with an unprecedented number of candidates in a byelection featuring Pierre Poilievre. This creative protest seeks to challenge the status quo of first-past-the-post voting, injecting a dose of political satire and urgency into the heated campaign environment. More...
Windsor recount filed after razor‐thin Liberal loss
In Windsor, a Liberal candidate who fell short by a mere 77 votes is now pursuing a judicial recount to challenge the result. The move intensifies an already heated campaign, as local voters and officials brace for a potentially contentious legal and political showdown. More...
Related Tags
Crime
Alberta trackhoe rampage leaves RCMP vehicles in ruins (4 hours ago)
Family Demands Swift Action on Unimplemented Inquest Recommendations (5 hours ago)
Calgary Bar Stabbing Leaves One Dead Outside Commonwealth Venue (5 hours ago)
Automotive Sector
GM Oshawa Shifts Reduced Amid Tariff Fallout and Trade Uncertainty (3 days ago)
Edmonton Homicide Focus: Suspect Honda Civic Involved (4 days ago)
Canadian Auto Parts Sidestep US Tariffs under CUSMA Exemption (4 days ago)
Alberta
Alberta premier pushes sovereignty referendum if petition succeeds (3 hours ago)
Oilers Playoff Series Sparks Goalie Debate Against Vegas (3 hours ago)
Grande Prairie Wildfire Nearing Containment Amid Crossover Concerns (3 hours ago)
Injury
Vaughan pedestrian incident raises road safety concerns (0 hours ago)
Calgary Bar Stabbing Leaves One Dead Outside Commonwealth Venue (5 hours ago)
Nova Scotia kayaker tragedy: Body recovered from lake accident (2 days ago)