Yoho National Park

• Warnings extended as ‘challenging avalanche conditions’ continue west of Calgary

  The “persistent weak layers” remain easy to trigger and authorities warn conditions mean a triggered avalanche could be large enough to injure or even kill a person.

  Canada

  Mar 7
  
• Significant avalanche risk in Rocky Mountains’ national parks: Parks Canada

  Parks Canada is warning backcountry users about the unstable snowpack in the national parks after a skier was injured recently in a slide he triggered. 

  Environment

  Dec 15, 2023
  
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• Invasive fish parasite that causes whirling disease detected in B.C. lake

  Parks Canada says once established, it’s nearly impossible to eradicate the parasite, which is a known aquatic invasive species.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2023
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• 1 person dead after drowning in Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park

  A Parks Canada spokesperson told Global News that visitor safety crews responded to a report of a person falling into the water at the base of Takakkaw Falls on Friday afternoon.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023
• Dangerous avalanche warning issued for Banff, Yoho, Kootenay national parks

  The warm weather, the lack of overnight refreezes and a weak snowpack have caused the largest avalanche cycle of the season, Parks Canada said.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
• B.C. weather: 8 more daily records set on Tuesday

  From Comox to Squamish to Yoho National Park, eight areas in B.C. set new daily high temperatures as a ridge of high pressure brought the province more sunshine on Tuesday.  

  Weather

  May 3, 2023
• Woman killed, driver injured after car plunges down embankment near Field, B.C.

  Police say the woman was in her 30s, and that she was ejected from the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

  Traffic

  Apr 27, 2023
• Parks Canada camping reservation system opens Monday

  Campers can start booking their camping spots for Parks Canada locations for certain sites on Monday.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2023
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• ‘The Mountains are Calling’ art exhibit celebrates adventurous, outdoorsy women who blazed a trail

  The masterly snapped film shots offer a glimpse back in time of women blazing a trail in the backcountry of the Canadian Rockies.

  Environment

  Feb 16, 2023
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• Nearly one quarter of trails in southern B.C., Alberta unmapped and unmanaged: study

  The report comes as pressure on Alberta's beloved mountains and foothills grows. Parks Canada recently cut off private vehicle access to Moraine Lake in Banff National Park.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2023