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Red Deer couple killed in crash had 5 children

Ironstone Drive and 30th Avenue in Red Deer where the crash occured.

A couple killed in a crash in Red Deer on Sunday had five children, a family friend told Global News on Monday. The friend identified the couple as 34-year-old Brad and 35-year-old Krista Howe of Red Deer. A Facebook memorial page has been set up for the couple.

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