Community Alert: Search Continues for Missing Woman Near Consort
The Consort RCMP are still actively searching for Diane Cooper, who was reported missing on the evening of April 6, 2026, after leaving Calgary, Alberta. Investigators believe her last confirmed movements placed her and her vehicle travelling east from central Alberta into Saskatchewan later that same night.
Cooper is believed to be driving a grey Toyota C-HR XLE with Alberta licence plate LVA978 and is accompanied by her Dalmatian dog “Halo”. RCMP are concerned that Diane may be disoriented or confused. Members of the public in both Alberta and Saskatchewan are urged to be alert for her, her vehicle, and Halo, and to contact police immediately if seen.
Key Details of the Ongoing Investigation
RCMP have released a summary of their efforts to locate Diane Cooper and Halo, along with key time and location markers from April 6 onward. These details may help community members recall potential sightings or dash-cam footage along the route between Calgary, Stettler, Hanna, Veteran, and into rural Saskatchewan, including the Hoosier area. For broader local context on crime and safety in this region, residents can also review Consort, Alberta crime statistics and safety data.
Timeline Released by RCMP
- April 6, 2026
- At approximately 3:30 p.m., Diane left Calgary in her grey Toyota C-HR XLE.
- At 5:33 p.m., data from her key fob placed it at 4607–50 Street in Stettler, Alberta.
- At 6:59 p.m., tracking information indicated Halo was in the Palliser Trail area of Hanna, Alberta.
- At 9:18 p.m., her vehicle was recorded near 7559 Highway 12, close to Veteran, Alberta; an AirTag ping also placed her on Highway 12 near Veteran.
- At 9:30 p.m., Diane was reported missing to the Consort RCMP, who immediately patrolled the area but did not locate her or the vehicle.
- April 7, 2026
- Cell phone and AirTag signals were no longer responding; historical data confirmed the locations noted above.
- Surveillance images showed Diane fueling her vehicle with Halo present.
- RCMP detachments across Alberta began roving “Be On the Lookout” (BOLO) patrols for the grey Toyota with plate LVA978.
- April 8–12, 2026
- Media releases were issued in both Alberta and Saskatchewan appealing for public assistance.
- Numerous tips were received and checked; none led to confirmed sightings.
- RCMP detachments in both provinces continued BOLO patrols with no positive results.
- RCMP Air Services in Alberta and later Saskatchewan conducted aerial searches around Consort, Monitor, and along the Alberta–Saskatchewan border, all with negative results.
- Animal shelters in multiple locations were contacted and reported no matches for Halo.
- April 13, 2026
- A business in Hoosier, Saskatchewan provided surveillance footage of a vehicle matching Diane’s grey Toyota in the area at 10:55 p.m. on April 6.
- BOLO patrols and follow-up on public tips continued without confirmation of Diane’s whereabouts.
- April 15, 2026
- Further review of the Hoosier footage showed Diane driving her vehicle with Halo visible in the back, shortly before 11:00 p.m. on April 6.
- A person in Stettler told police they had given Diane directions back to Calgary earlier on April 6, but observed her depart heading east instead.
- Saskatchewan RCMP Search and Rescue, Saskatchewan Marshall Services, surveillance teams, and Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services were formally advised and engaged in the investigation.
How the CrimeCanada.ca Community Can Help
CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community, especially those who travel rural routes between Consort, Stettler, Hanna, Veteran, and into southwest Saskatchewan (including areas near Hoosier and communities south of Kindersley and around Consul, Saskatchewan), to remain highly alert. Please:
- Watch for a grey Toyota C-HR XLE with Alberta plate LVA978.
- Look for a woman who may appear lost, confused, or disoriented, accompanied by a Dalmatian dog named Halo.
- Review any dash-cam or home/business surveillance footage from the night of April 6, 2026, especially along Highways 12, 9, 7, and rural roads connecting Alberta to Saskatchewan.
If you have any information at all about Diane Cooper’s movements or current location, no matter how minor it may seem, contact:
- Consort RCMP: 403-577-3001
- RCMP (anywhere in Alberta): 310-RCMP (7267)
- Crime Stoppers (to remain anonymous): 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com, or via the “P3 Tips” app on Apple or Google Play.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case highlights how quickly a vulnerable person can become isolated when travelling long distances through rural areas. Missing-person investigations like this depend heavily on attentive residents, commercial drivers, and local businesses who notice unusual situations and are willing to report them. By staying up to date with regional safety alerts and community advisories, and by checking cameras and reporting suspicious or concerning activity promptly, Canadians play a direct role in protecting neighbours and visitors across provincial boundaries.
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.