A Rocky View County employee has died and a FortisAlberta employee was injured during an that sparked a shelter-in-place order and an ongoing manhunt. A post on the Rocky View County website identifies the man who was fatally shot near Range Road 282 and Township Road 250, just north of Chestermere, Tuesday, as employee Colin Hough. “This tragic and senseless act has deeply affected us all.
Colin was a valued member of our team, and we extend our deepest condolences to Colin’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time,” CAO Byron Riemann said. According to a , Hough was a beloved father, husband, son, colleague, and friend who “never hesitated to help anyone.” “He leaves behind a beautiful family, including his wife and two small children who will need as much help as possible as they navigate this unimaginable and unexpected loss,” the fundraising page said.
In a statement to CityNews, FortisAlberta confirms an employee was shot while performing routine work Tuesday The employee was treated for the injury and released from the hospital Tuesday evening. “The safety of our employees and the public is always our top priority and this situation has been deeply concerning for us at FortisAlberta,” a company representative said. “We are grateful that our employee is recovering and we are providing any support he, his family and his colleagues need at this time.
” FortisAlberta also gave condolences to the friends and family of Hough. “We und.