Fatal MVC on Highway 22 north of Maycroft

Crowsnest Pass RCMP - On October 9, 2016 at approximately 11:45 am Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to motor vehicle incident involving two vehicles on Highway 22, approximately 50 kilometres north of Maycroft, AB. The incident occurred after a northbound sedan went into the opposing traffic lane and collided with a southbound SUV. The driver and lone occupant of the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and lone occupant of the SUV was airlifted by STARS.

The name of the deceased is not being released at this time, pending notification of family.

The RCMP's investigation into the accident is still ongoing.

Oldman River Bridge on Highway 22 open for business

C. Davis

According to a tweet today by @511Alberta, repairs have been completed to the Oldman River Bridge crossing on Highway 22, north of Highway 3 near Maycroft.  

Heavy vehicular traffic was particularly restricted during the repair process, with heavy loads being diverted  into the backroads of the lower westward Porcupines.  All restrictions imposed during the repair process have now been lifted.