Airdrie RCMP award 5-year-old girl for her heroism

CROSSFIELD - On March 26, 2025, 5-year-old Ellie Mae Lefebvre was at her home in Crossfield with her father when he suddenly had a medical emergency. Ellie stayed calm and called 911 (she activated the medic alarm they have at home and then 911 called the residence and obtained additional information from Ellie Mae). RCMP and EMS quickly responded and her father was taken care of.

On April 4, Airdrie RCMP Sgt Cagri Yilmaz and Cpl Ryan Meeko, on behalf of Detachment Commander Inspector Lauren Weare, presented Ellie with a certificate for her bravery and quick thinking, along with a few RCMP presents. Great job Ellie!

This is a great reminder to parents to have that conversation with your children. It is so important to teach children what to do in an emergency. Because Ellie knew what to do, her Dad is still with them today.