Missing Senior Alert: Search for Diane Cooper Near Hoosier, Sask.

Community Safety Alert Overview

The Consort RCMP are urgently asking for the public’s help to locate 82-year-old Diane Cooper, who has been reported missing. Investigators now believe her last confirmed location was while travelling in her vehicle through Hoosier, Saskatchewan on April 6, 2026, at approximately 10:51 p.m.

Diane is believed to be accompanied by her Dalmatian dog and driving a grey Toyota C-HR XLE with Alberta licence plate LVA978. Police have released images of Diane’s vehicle and her dog in an effort to assist the search. Anyone who may have seen Diane, her vehicle, or her dog is urged to contact police immediately so officers can verify her safety.

Image of Missing Person

RCMP have shared the following image of Diane Cooper as part of the missing person investigation:

Have you seen this woman, her vehicle, or her Dalmatian dog? Please review this image carefully and report any possible sightings to police without delay.

OFFICIAL RCMP DETAILS

Based on the information released by the Consort RCMP, the current known details of this missing person investigation are:

• Missing person: Diane Cooper, 82 years old.
• Last confirmed location: travelling in her vehicle through Hoosier, Saskatchewan on April 6, 2026, at 10:51 p.m.
• Companion animal: a Dalmatian dog believed to be with Diane.
• Vehicle description: grey Toyota C-HR XLE.
• Licence plate: Alberta plate LVA978.
• Police have distributed a photo of the vehicle travelling near Hoosier, along with a photo of the dog.
• The search is being actively supported by multiple RCMP detachments conducting roadway patrols.
• RCMP Air Services in both Alberta and Saskatchewan are involved in aerial search operations.

How the Community Can Help Right Now

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to pay close attention to this alert and assist if you can. If you are in or travel through eastern Alberta, southwest Saskatchewan, or nearby rural areas, please watch for:

• An 82-year-old woman matching the photo provided above.
• A Dalmatian dog travelling with an older female driver.
• A grey Toyota C-HR XLE with Alberta licence plate LVA978.

If you see Diane, her vehicle, or her dog, do not attempt to intervene directly. Instead, contact police immediately using the numbers below and provide as much detail as you can about the time, place, and direction of travel.

Contact Information for Tips and Sightings

If you have any information about the possible whereabouts of Diane Cooper, or if you believe you have seen her or her vehicle, please contact:

• Consort RCMP Detachment: 403-577-3001
• Any RCMP Detachment in Alberta (310-RCMP): 310-RCMP (7267)
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips): 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
• Online anonymous tip: via P3Tips.com
• Mobile anonymous tip: using the “P3 Tips” app (Apple App Store or Google Play Store)

Community members in and around Consort, Alberta can learn more about local patterns and safety trends from our Consort crime statistics and safety data, which can help residents understand broader risk factors while remaining vigilant for this specific case.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing senior investigations such as this one are time-sensitive and deeply significant for community safety across Alberta and neighbouring regions. Older adults on the road, especially when travelling through rural corridors between provinces, may face elevated risks related to health, disorientation, weather changes, or remote driving conditions. In areas similar to those around Consort and Hoosier, distances between services can be large, which makes prompt community reporting especially critical.

We encourage residents to stay informed about current safety alerts and public advisories and to build local habits that support vulnerable neighbours—checking in on seniors who drive long distances, noting unusual travel plans, and sharing relevant alerts with family and friends who live or work along potential routes. By remaining attentive to RCMP advisories and quickly reporting any sightings or information, the public plays a direct role in reuniting missing people with their families and strengthening safety across the region.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the alberta community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.