An 82-year-old woman from Calgary who went missing earlier this month has been found dead in Saskatchewan, bringing a two-week search to a tragic end.
Diane Cooper was reported missing after she left Calgary on April 6 at around 3:30 p.m. Authorities later confirmed that she was last seen in Hoosier, Saskatchewan, on April 7, traveling with her dog.
According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, officers located Cooper’s body on April 19 in a rural area near Kindersley, Saskatchewan. Police said they found her at approximately 7:40 p.m. in the rural municipality of Grandview. They also confirmed that foul play is not suspected.
Cooper’s dog, Halo, was found alive at the scene.
Multiple RCMP detachments from Alberta and Saskatchewan took part in the search, along with air services that supported efforts from above. The search lasted nearly two weeks and covered a wide area across provincial lines.
Family members had previously asked the public for help in locating Cooper. In a statement shared on social media, her granddaughter expressed the family’s grief and thanked those who helped search and shared information.
“Our grandma has unfortunately passed away,” the statement said. “We are absolutely brokenhearted.” The family also expressed relief that the dog survived and gratitude for the support they received during the search.
Police extended their condolences to Cooper’s family and friends. Authorities have not released further details about the cause of death.
Officials have not indicated any criminal investigation, and the case remains classified as a non-suspicious death.
The search has now concluded, and authorities have closed the missing person investigation.
And lastly, we at Saskatchewan Herald give our condolences to the family.
