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By Regan Tate

Missing Alberta family of three found deceased

Dec 26, 2023 | 9:08 AM

Update: Dec. 26 at 4 p.m.

RCMP confirmed that a family of three missing since Dec. 23 have been found deceased.

On Christmas Day, Parkland RCMP responded to a report that the family was over due to attend a function.

Emergency service personnel, Edmonton Police Air1 Helicopter and ground search and rescue volunteers converged on the families last known location in Lac Ste. Anne County.

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the family UTV side-by-side before travelling out of the area as a family.

RCMP continued the search on Boxing Day in an area near the Alexis Bridge. RCMP, Lac Ste Anne County Fire Service and an Underwater Recovery Team recovered all 3 members of the Pelsma family.

“This is a sad outcome, the loss of any life is tragic” says Cpl. Patrick Lambert – RCMP Public Information Officer, “The loss of this entire family is truly devastating over the holidays. Our thoughts are with the community and their extended family.”

The three deceased have been taken to the Edmonton Office of the Chief Medical Examiner where an autopsy will be conducted later this week.

The Alberta RCMP remind all Albertans and outdoor enthusiasts of the dangers of unpredictable thin ice and open water. Ice should be at least 15cm thick for a person to walk or skate on, 20cm for a group of people and 25cm for snowmobiling or using off highways vehicles on.

Original story below

Medicine Hat-Parkland RCMP are asking for help locating a family of three who were last seen two days before Christmas.

39-year-old Kelly Pelsma, 37-year-old Laura Pelsma, and 8-year-old Dylan are believed to have gone off-roading on the family’s side by side in Lac Ste Anne County.

The family UTV side-by-side is described as a black Can Am Maverick Turbo.

If you have been in contact with the Pelsma family, or have information on their whereabouts, please contact the Parkland RCMP at 825-220-7267. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact.