Canmore man found dead on Trans-Canada Highway

The body of a 24-year-old Canmore man was found along Highway 1 at around midnight on May 11, 2026, RCMP said.

Canmore RCMP are investigating after human remains were found on Highway 1 west of Calgary.

Police were called to the scene, between the exit to Canmore and the exit to Bow Valley Trail, around midnight on Monday.

Officials say a motorist called them to report a body on the highway.

The body of a man, since identified as a 24-year-old man from Canmore, was found by police.

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His cause of death was not released.

Alberta RCMP are now looking for information about the death, including any details from anyone driving in Highway 1 between 11 p.m. on May 10 to 1 a.m. on Monday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Canmore RCMP at 403-678-5519.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.