Bright flash seen in central Alberta sky

Bright flash seen in central Alberta sky

December 8, 2021 8:48 am MST.

Residents of south Edmonton and other areas in central Alberta reported seeing a flash in the sky Tuesday night. CityNews talks to one resident in Rocky Mountain House who witnessed what appears to be a meteor.

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