Crowsnest Pass

• One person injured in a early-season avalanche in SW Alberta

  The weather may be unusually dry in southern Alberta but search and rescue crews say an early season avalanche in the Crowsnest Pass is a reminder its winter in alpine areas.

  Environment

  Nov 4
  
• Controversy over Crowsnest Pass coal mining project continues

  A drilling exploration application from Northback Holdings is under review by the Alberta Energy Regulator. The Australian company has been applying to mine in the area for years.

  Environment

  Oct 5
  
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• Groups want Alberta coal hearings adjourned while Appeal Court considers applications

  The M.D. of Ranchland and the Pekisko Group, an organization of ranchers, have asked the AER to adjourn hearings into Northback Holdings' plans for Grassy Mountain.

  Environment

  Sep 9
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• Carbon price protest triggers multi-vehicle crash near Crowsnest Pass: RCMP

  'En route to the protest site, five large farm tractors caused a multi-vehicle collision. They refused to stop for police when a traffic stop was attempted,' said Alberta RCMP.

  Canada

  Apr 2
• Head of Alberta commission on Rocky Mountain coal mining concerned over new applications

  Last week, an Australia-based company resurrected a proposal for the Grassy Mountain steelmaking coal mine in southern Alberta, applying for three licences from the AER.

  Environment

  Sep 25, 2023
• More bear activity expected ahead of hibernation in Crowsnest Pass

  Summer may be winding down, but it's now peak season for hungry bears heading into hibernation. Crysty Pool hopes the community steps up to be more vigilant.

  Environment

  Sep 7, 2023
• Crowsnest Museum hosts art and craft market for Indigenous History Month

  'To be able to be welcomed in a different community and show our art is amazing,' said Blaine Burgoyne, Indigenous View photographer.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023
• 120 years later: How the Frank Slide reshaped the land, legacy of the Crowsnest Pass

  Frank Slide isn't the only tragedy the community endured. The Crowsnest Pass, which encompasses several towns at the eastern edge of Alberta's Rockies, has a storied past.

  Features

  Apr 27, 2023
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• Livingstone-Macleod UCP members raising concerns over nomination vote

  Residents of the Livingstone-Macleod riding in southern Alberta are raising concerns about the voting process for the recent UCP nominations and the Take Back Alberta group.

  Politics

  Mar 24, 2023
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• Advocates say Crowsnest Pass ‘ripe for opportunity’ to grow tourism sector

  Travel Alberta has identified the Crowsnest Pass-Pincher Creek-Waterton area as one of 10 development zones within the province showing potential in the tourism industry.

  Features

  Jan 10, 2023