Former Alberta leader Prentice among 4 killed in plane crash - media

Alberta Premier Jim Prentice and his wife Karen address supporters after he was elected in the Calgary Foothills riding in Calgary, Alberta, Canada October 27, 2014. REUTERS/Todd Korol/File Photo

CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Canadians across the political spectrum paid tribute to former Alberta premier and federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice on Friday, following media reports he was killed in a plane crash in British Columbia.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed four people had died in a crash on Thursday evening but did not release names.