Woman Killed by Lawn Mower in Workplace Tragedy in Eastern Alberta

A tragic workplace accident claimed the life of a 21-year-old Saskatchewan woman on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at the Town of Dewberry maintenance yard in eastern Alberta. The woman was performing maintenance work on a large tractor lawn mower when the equipment fell and pinned her underneath.

According to Sgt. Juan Huss of the Kitscoty RCMP, the incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. A man walking nearby noticed the woman trapped beneath the mower and immediately ran across the street to the local fire station to get help. Emergency responders arrived quickly at the scene.

“She was doing some maintenance work on that and it was jacked up, and unfortunately she was underneath and it fell and pinned her under the tractor,” Sgt. Huss explained.

Fire crews began CPR immediately and continued life-saving efforts until emergency medical services arrived. Paramedics took over care; however, despite these efforts, the woman was pronounced dead shortly afterward.

Authorities confirmed that the victim’s family has been notified. Her name has not been released, and police stated that the death is not considered suspicious. Occupational Health and Safety officials are investigating the incident, as it is classified as a workplace fatality.

The Town of Dewberry is located approximately 200 kilometres east of Edmonton.
For additional details on this incident, the original report can be found in the Edmonton Journal here:
👉 Woman killed by lawn mower at work in eastern Alberta town

The Importance of CPR and Emergency Response Training

While not every emergency outcome can be changed, this incident highlights how critical immediate action is during serious workplace accidents. Early CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) can help maintain circulation and oxygen to vital organs until advanced medical care arrives.

Workplaces that involve heavy equipment, machinery, or physical labour carry increased risk. Having employees trained in CPR and AED use improves emergency response times and may help reduce the severity of outcomes in life-threatening situations.

Be Prepared to Help When It Matters Most

Emergencies can happen anywhere—on job sites, in public spaces, or at home. Learning CPR and AED skills gives individuals the confidence and ability to act quickly during critical moments.

If you want to be prepared to respond in an emergency, consider enrolling in CPR and AED training through Winnipeg First Aid.

Proper training helps create safer workplaces and stronger communities by ensuring more people are ready to help when seconds matter.

About The Author

Mark Kascha

Certified First Aid Instructor Trainer with 30+ years of real-world experience, including lifeguarding, workplace emergency response, and first aid program development across Canada. Has worked with WorkSafeBC, WSIB, and Manitoba Health.

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