RCMP have been searching for a Red Deer woman wanted for attempted murder.

Officials said Meghan Claire Dion, 34, was involved in a stabbing incident Friday at the Red Deer hospital.

They said a female nurse at the hospital was stabbed numerous times in a targeted attack.

She is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Dion has been described as:

  • 5’8” tall, 120 pounds
  • Short red hair with a  short ponytail
  • Green eyes
  • Last seen wearing a long-sleeved black sweater with EX in white letters on the sleeve. The sweater also has other white logos on the back and the front. She was also wearing light-coloured jeans and light-coloured running shoes.
  • She was driving a light green or grey Mitsubishi Lancer with a rear spoiler

Police said Dion should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts has been asked to contact Red Deer RCMP, 403-343-5575.