Snowmobile Crash Wainwright

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My roommates knew one of the guys and girl riding.. Definitely sad to hear. Supposedly the girl was 15 weeks pregnant, not good.
 

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The people involved in this tragedy were local to the area, experienced riders and great people, we met two of the three earlier this year and I can say that their smiles, warm hearts and passion for life will be missed by many. May they rest in peace and peace come to their families.
 

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It is a real tragedy the Girl and her fiance were from Stettler. She was a great girl and will be missed by many as will they all RIP.
 

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Riding at night............somewhat dangerous.
Riding at night with a box of beer strapped to your sled.............asking for trouble.
Very sad news for the snowmobiling community at a time we do not need anymore bad news. RIP.
 

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Very, Very sad. My thoughts and prayers are with all the parents of these kids. I hope I never have to go through this as my boys love to ride. So sad. God bless the families.
 

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Just read the story in the journal. Very Sad. My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. Regardless the circumstance, loss of life is above everything else...
 

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Very Very sad indeed, sorry to hear.

Out of curiousity, Anyone seen the embankment? Wondering why a 20ft embankment overlooking the highway was fenceless????
 

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Very Very sad indeed, sorry to hear.

Out of curiousity, Anyone seen the embankment? Wondering why a 20ft embankment overlooking the highway was fenceless????

That's a good question. Highway banks are not allowed to be sharp drops. They can be very steep grades but that's it.

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I know that area its heading east on Hwy 41 from Wainwright approx. 26 kms on the south side of the hwy, then a secondary highway going south to Edgerton which is Sec. Hwy 894 it is a steep drop off right on to the sec. hwy. If it is that strecth which I will almost guarantee it is. It is a farmers grain field, no fences there.
 

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That's a good question. Highway banks are not allowed to be sharp drops. They can be very steep grades but that's it.

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back slopes are generally steep 2:1 slope. with any speed at all you'll be airborne. 15mph your flying into the great big beyond. at night, i'm sure you wouldn't have much of a chance.
 
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