Daycare Collision in Stony Plain: Evacuation Lifted, Witnesses Sought

Community Safety Alert for Parkland County, Alberta

The Parkland RCMP have confirmed that the emergency evacuation around a daycare in Stony Plain, Alberta has been lifted after a vehicle collided with the building. Utility crews from Atco have assessed the scene and determined the surrounding area to be safe, allowing nearby residents and businesses to resume normal activity.

The incident occurred near the intersection of 48 Street and 50 Avenue, where a full-size white van struck a daycare while 18 children and 2 adults were inside. Two adults, including a daycare employee and the driver of the van, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police will remain at the location for an extended period as they carry out a detailed collision investigation.

Official Incident Details

According to initial information gathered by Parkland RCMP:

• There were 18 children and 2 adults present inside the daycare at the time of the collision.
• A daycare employee, described as being in their 20s, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
• The driver of the vehicle, a full-size white van, is described as being in their 30s, and was also transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
• Emergency crews, including the Stony Plain Fire Department, responded quickly, assisting with evacuation and scene safety.
• The evacuation order around the daycare has now been lifted after Atco confirmed the area is safe.
• 48 Street is expected to reopen to traffic in the area, although officers will continue to be on scene to complete the investigation.

Parkland RCMP have emphasized that their immediate priority was public safety and scene stabilization. With the area now secure, the focus has shifted to understanding the actions of the driver and all circumstances leading up to the collision.

Request for Public Assistance

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community to assist investigators. Parkland RCMP are seeking any witnesses or video evidence that might clarify what happened before and during this collision.

If you were near 48 Street and 50 Avenue in Stony Plain between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., and you have dashcam footage, security video, or cellphone video, police want to hear from you immediately.

• Contact the Parkland RCMP non-emergency line directly at 825-220-7267.
• For non-emergency contact with any Alberta RCMP detachment, call 310-RCMP (7267).
• If you wish to remain anonymous, reach Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), submit a tip online via P3Tips.com, or use the “P3 Tips” app available in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Your information, even if it seems minor, could be critical to understanding how this daycare collision occurred and to preventing similar incidents in the future.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

Collisions involving schools and childcare facilities are deeply concerning for families across Alberta. While it is a relief that all injuries in this case are reported as non-life-threatening, the potential risk to children and staff underscores the importance of careful driving in community zones and the value of rapid emergency response. Our data on Parkland County crime and safety trends shows how critical it is for residents to stay informed about serious traffic and public safety incidents in their area.

From a safety standpoint, drivers should reduce speed and remain highly attentive around daycares, schools, and playground zones, especially during drop-off and pick-up hours. Parents and caregivers may wish to speak with children, in age-appropriate ways, about following staff instructions during any emergency evacuation. For ongoing updates on major police incidents and public safety issues like this one, residents can monitor our broader Canadian safety alerts and incident reports, which help communities stay aware and prepared.

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.