Hiking Safety

• Busy weekend prompts summer safety warning from North Shore Rescue

  Crews were dispatched four times over the sunny weekend, twice for hikers that ended up in "pretty precarious" situations in steep drainages.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2022
  
• Recent rescue of hikers in N.S. highlights need for proper planning, RCMP warn

  The RCMP are advising people to plan properly before heading out on a hike, especially to remote areas after a pair of hikers recently had to be rescued in Cape Breton.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2022
  
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• Grouse Grind trail officially opens for 2022 summer season

  The steep 2.5 kilometre trail is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

  Sports

  May 28, 2022
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• Quesnel man lucky to be alive after falling 70 feet on hike near Dragon Lake

  Morgan Robinson underwent operations on his back, left arm, and feet.

  Health

  Sep 17, 2019
• Woman and dog charged by elk, calf; Alberta wildlife issues warning

  During calving season, elk become protective of their young and can act defensively if they feel threatened.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2019
• Hiking high? Rescuers warn of dangers, cannabis advocates say there’s more to the story

  North Shore Rescue says weed and the woods don't mix. But a cannabis advocate says there's more to the story.

  Jul 22, 2018
• Kananaskis Country reminds hikers about being prepared following several recent rescues

  It's the busiest time of year on hiking trails in Kananaskis Country and area but emergency officials are also getting bombarded with 911 calls from hikers who are not properly prepared with the right equipment.  

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2017
• 2nd rescue in 2 days at Kelowna’s Crawford Falls

  Officials said a 37-year-old male was biking in the area on Monday afternoon, when he fell and had suspected head and spinal injuries.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2016