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Hail the size of ping pong balls tore through Springbrook, Alberta, turning Sunday into a nightmare as homes, cars, and yards were shredded by a sudden, violent storm. Residents described the deafening crash of hail like gunshots, forcing some to dive for cover in basements as windows shattered and kids screamed in shock. With little warning, the storm left a trail of destruction — from collapsed gazebos to totaled vehicles — while insurance claims loom as the next hurdle. This isn’t an isolated incident: Alberta’s weather has been brutal this year, with record rain and crop failures across the Prairies. Meteorologists blame a low-pressure system near the Rockies, fueling an above-average storm season. In response, Red Deer County is rallying the community, offering free debris removal until mid-September to help locals clear the wreckage and start rebuilding together.

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