DIDSBURY - In response to the death of two Didsbury teens killed in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Wednesday, the Town of Didsbury has posted a number of places anyone seeking grief or mental health counselling can look for help.
The town post states: “If you or someone you know is struggling and needs someone to talk to, help is available.”
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
• Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642.
• Rapid Access Counselling: 1.877.244.2360 or https://www.racalberta.ca.
Reid Fisher, also known as Reid Holuk, 16, and Lila Morrison, 14, dies in the crash at Township Road 292 and Range Road 14 south of Carstairs shortly after 5 p.m. on Dec. 27.
The crash remain remains under investigation, with police already saying alcohol was not a factor.
GoFundMe pages have been set up to support both families, with each page garnering more than $10,000 as of Saturday afternoon.
A memorial service was held at the Didsbury Zion Church on Saturday for Morrison where friends and family could speak and share memories.
A service will be held for Fisher on Jan. 3.
Town of Didsbury Mayor Rhonda Hunter commented on the tragedy.
"I have many thoughts and they are all with the families who have lost their precious children," she said.
Both Reid and Morrison were students at Didsbury High School.
Chinook’s Edge School Division will be offering grief and mental health supports to any student needing or wanting it, says superintendent Kurt Sacher.
The police investigation into the fatal accident is continuing, with police having already ruled out alcohol as a factor.
