Two tornadoes injure campers and damage Alberta campground

Two tornadoes struck eastern Alberta on Wednesday night, injuring multiple people, damaging a provincial campground, and forcing evacuations. The severe weather event prompted emergency alerts and a multi-agency response in the region near the Saskatchewan border.

Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed two tornadoes touched down, one near Paradise Valley and a second, more destructive one at Dillberry Lake Provincial Park. The campground was evacuated, with campers directed to a recreation centre in the nearby village of Chauvin. Officials reported that several people were injured. While one official statement cited three adults transported to hospital, including one in life-threatening condition, other reports indicated a total of five injuries. All individuals at the campground were later accounted for.

A camper at Dillberry Lake described a rapidly escalating situation. After receiving emergency alerts, he observed a funnel cloud forming and reforming to the west. As his family attempted to leave, they saw the tornado touch down directly ahead on the park's entry road. Heavy rain, hail, and falling trees forced them to turn back. They later returned to find damaged...