Pair of weekend drownings another tragic reminder to take proper safety precautions in the waterBy MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 4, 2026. Both Okotoks RCMP and Foothills Fire and Emergency Services attended the area. Canmore RCMP received a report around 5:45 p.m. of a struggling swimmer at Quarry Lake in Canmore. Canmore RCMP, Alberta Conservation Officers and Canmore Fire and Emergency Services attended the scene, where they located the male underwater, however he was pronounced deceased. Canmore RCMP reminds visitors to prioritize safety when engaging in water activities in the region.