In Loving Memory A Life Remembered, A Community in Mourning
The Lac du Bonnet community is united in sorrow following a tragic motor vehicle collision that claimed a precious life on January 9, 2026. At approximately 12:00 p.m., Lac du Bonnet RCMP responded to a fatal collision at the intersection of Highway 11 and Minnewawa Street, in the RM of Lac du Bonnet—an ordinary stretch of road that became the setting for an unimaginable loss.
According to authorities, a vehicle traveling west on Minnewawa Street entered the intersection and was struck by a semi-truck traveling north on Highway 11. The driver of the vehicle, a 78-year-old woman from Pinawa, was pronounced deceased at the scene. In a moment, a life rich with years, memories, and love was taken far too suddenly, leaving behind grieving family members, friends, and a community struggling to come to terms with the loss.
While the driver of the semi-truck, a 41-year-old man from Fannystelle, was not physically injured, the emotional weight of such a tragedy reaches far beyond those directly involved. Accidents like this ripple outward, touching countless lives and reminding us all of how fragile and precious each day truly is.
Though her name is not publicly shared, the woman lost in this collision is remembered as more than a statistic or a report. She was someone’s mother, grandmother, friend, neighbor, and loved one—a woman who carried 78 years of stories, experiences, and quiet moments that shaped the lives around her. Her absence leaves a silence that words cannot fully fill.
Lac du Bonnet RCMP, alongside an RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstructionist, continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. As that process continues, the community pauses to grieve, to reflect, and to hold close the importance of compassion, patience, and care on our roads and in our daily lives.
Today, hearts are heavy in Pinawa, Lac du Bonnet, and beyond. We remember a life lost, honor the years she lived, and extend heartfelt condolences to all who are mourning her passing. May her memory be a source of comfort, and may her loved ones find strength in the support of a community that grieves alongside them.
May she rest in peace, and may her life be remembered with love, dignity, and gentle remembrance.






