At least 1 person missing after avalanche near Lake Louise Ski Resort

Emergency crews responded to the Lake Louise Ski Resort in Alberta on Friday afternoon following a nearby backcountry avalanche.

RCMP said the slide was reported to police around 3:45 p.m.

At this time, it is believed at least one person is unaccounted for following the avalanche, police said just after 5 p.m.

RCMP said its officers are helping to find all people affected, along with the Lake Louise Fire Department, Search and Rescue, local ski patrol, employees of the resort, Alberta Health Services EMS, Parks Canada and STARS Air Ambulance.

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RCMP are asking the public to follow instructions from all first responders and staff of the resort, and to have patience while efforts are made to find and rescue anyone in need.

The Lake Louise RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the location of, or sightings of any stranded persons on or around the Lake Louise Ski Resort.

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They also ask the public to report any patrons who should be at the resort, but have not checked in with friends or family.

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Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Lake Louise RCMP at 403-522-3812 or your local police.

Police said the investigation is still ongoing and updates are expected.