The rodeo community is mourning the loss of Rimbey Rodeo Queen Kayla Peacock, who died in a motor vehicle collision Monday evening in Hinton.<\/p>\n
The crash occurred on Feb. 23 as Peacock and her best friend, Danica Hills, were returning home from hockey practice. Both teens were killed in the single-vehicle collision.<\/p>\n
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A proud cowgirl<\/p>\n
Peacock was 17 years old and nearing graduation from Harry Collinge High School. Family, friends and community members say she had a bright future ahead, filled with ambition, passion and promise.<\/p>\n
A proud cowgirl, Peacock served as Rimbey Rodeo Queen and was described as a dedicated ambassador for the sport. In a Facebook post, Rimbey Rodeo called her an incredible representative of the rodeo community.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe touched the lives of so many, and her presence will be profoundly missed,\u201d the organization wrote, noting her grace, kindness and unwavering dedication.<\/p>\n
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From rodeo to the ice<\/p>\n
Peacock was also a competitive hockey player with the Jasper Bearcats, where she was known for her determination, grit and team spirit on the ice.<\/p>\n
Her death has left a deep impact on her family, including her mother, Stacey, and sister, Teagen, as well as the broader communities of Rimbey and Hinton.<\/p>\n
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How to donate<\/p>\n
A fundraiser has been launched to help support the family with funeral and memorial expenses, time away from work, household costs and ongoing support for Teagen following the sudden loss.<\/p>\n
Community members are being asked to keep Peacock\u2019s family in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate this tragic loss.<\/p>\n
Those able can donate to the family on GoFundMe<\/a>.<\/p>\n ** With information from the Rimbey Rodeo Facebook and GoFundMe.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n