A storm pelted parts of Alberta with hail early this week, causing damage to homes, vehicles and crops. The extent of the damage to the agricultural sector is unknown, though the size of the hail suggests damage could be significant.
Strong winds and large hail hit parts of Central Alberta between Calgary and Edmonton. The affected areas were Red Deer, Lacombe, Ponoka, Rimbey, Bentley and Rocky Mountain House. Damage was scattered throughout the region. While there were reports of damage to fields in Lethbridge, some growers in the region, including soft fruit growers, reported no hail damage.