Deadly Avalanche

• Man dies in southern Alberta after being buried by avalanche while snowmobiling

  A man died Saturday after being buried in an avalanche while snowmobiling near the Castle Mountain Resort in southwestern Alberta.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2024
  
• 3 German tourists dead after avalanche near Invermere, B.C.: mayor of German municipality

  The mayor of a municipality in Germany told Global News that three people from his community are dead after an avalanche occurred near Invermere, B.C. a day earlier.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2023
  
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• Widow of Alberta man killed in Golden-area avalanche sues guides, lodge operator

  The widow of an Alberta man who died in an avalanche near Golden, B.C., is suing the guides, their mountain guide association and the lodge operator for negligence.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2018
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• Memorial for search-and-rescue technician leads to touching discovery in Rockies

  Three friends have made a touching discovery in the wake of their friend's 2015 death.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2017
• Edmonton man identified as victim in BC avalanche, death under investigation

  A 27-year-old Edmonton man was identified as the victim of a deadly avalanche near Valemount, B.C. Just before the new year.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2017
• Ont. brother of man killed in avalanche speaks about his passion for skiing

  The brother of a 27-year-old skier, who died after getting caught in an avalanche in Banff National Park Sunday, said his brother will be remembered for his passion for the sport.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2016
• Skier from Golden killed in avalanche near Lake Louise

  Parks Canada said one person was killed over the weekend after being caught in an avalanche in Banff National Park.

  Weather

  Sep 26, 2016
• ‘He just loved being alive’: Friends remember St. Albert man killed in B.C. avalanche

  "He was a fantastic guy and had a huge heart." Friends and band-mates of Todd Chisholm speak about the St. Albert father who died in Friday's avalanche.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2016
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• ‘John’s girls were everything’: Avalanche victim remembered as caring, loving man

  One of the five men killed in an avalanche Friday near McBride, B.C. is being described as a caring man who loved the outdoors and a proud father who was married to his best friend.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2016
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• Vegreville man identified as one of 5 Albertans killed in B.C. avalanche

  A Vegreville man is among five people killed in an avalanche near McBride, B.C. Friday afternoon. RCMP said all the victims' next of kin had been notified.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2016