The search for 82-year-old Diane Cooper has intensified as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) continue their efforts in Hoosier, Saskatchewan. Cooper was reported missing on April 7, after she failed to return home to Calgary following a trip that took an unexpected turn.
Cooper was last seen on April 6, fueling her vehicle at a gas station in Stettler, Alberta. Video surveillance captured her grey Toyota C-HR XLE, bearing Alberta licence plate LVA 978, in the Hoosier area at approximately 10:51 p.m. that same evening. This has raised concerns among her family and the community, as they await any news regarding her whereabouts.
According to her granddaughter, Zoe Cooper, Diane has mild dementia but is mostly herself. “We miss her so much. We just want her back,” Zoe expressed, highlighting the emotional toll this situation has taken on the family. The RCMP have mobilized detachments across Alberta and Saskatchewan to assist in the search, emphasizing the importance of community involvement.
Cooper’s last known location was just outside Veteran, Alberta, where she was seen traveling east on Highway 12. The RCMP have received tips from across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and even British Columbia, but none have been confirmed as credible leads. Cpl. Teri-Ann Bakker stated, “The most credible information we have right now suggests that Diane Cooper was actually in Saskatchewan.” This has led to a focused search in the area, as authorities work diligently to locate her.
Details surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. Cpl. Bakker noted, “There’s no signs that she had packed anything or was going on a long trip,” which adds to the mystery of her sudden absence. Cooper was last seen wearing a long, blue puffy jacket, and her family is hopeful that someone may have seen her or her vehicle.
As the search continues, Zoe Cooper urges anyone in rural Alberta or Saskatchewan to keep an eye out for her grandmother. “If you’re in rural Alberta or Saskatchewan, please keep an eye out,” she implored, as the family remains hopeful for her safe return. The community’s support has been invaluable during this challenging time.
In the wake of this distressing situation, the family is appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with information regarding Diane Cooper’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Consort RCMP at 403-577-3001. The family and authorities are working together, hoping for a positive outcome in the search for Diane Cooper.
As the search unfolds, the community stands united in their efforts to bring Diane home. Details remain unconfirmed, but the hope remains strong as the days pass by.
