Kananaskis Country

• Two popular trails in Kananaskis Country will be getting major makeovers

  Friends of Kananaskis Country just received $240,000 to rebuild the westernmost 3.5 km of Powder Creek Trail, entirely funded by the Kananaskis Conservation Pass

  Environment

  May 20
  
• 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
  
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• Campfires restricted in Kananaskis Country as southern Alberta fire risk increases

  Continuing hot and dry conditions have prompted officials to put a fire restriction in a stretch of the Rocky Mountains and foothills.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2022
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• Recovery efforts underway after boater goes missing on Alberta’s Spray Lakes Reservoir

  Loved ones of a man who went into the water at Spray Lakes Reservoir on Sunday evening arrived at the scene Monday afternoon.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2022
• Alberta begins enforcing K-Country park pass, Opposition promises to scrap it

  Albertans accessing Kananaskis Country without a provincial park pass will be facing fines, effective Friday.

  Environment

  Jun 3, 2022
• Grizzly bear charges cyclist in Kananaskis Country, prompts warning

  Alberta Parks has issued a warning to the public after they say a cyclist was charged by a grizzly bear in the Kananaskis region. 

  Canada

  May 14, 2022
• Free shuttle bus, trail upgrades and park expansion included in province’s K-Country plans

  Some trails and climbing areas will be closed near Canmore as the province upgrades trails and infrastructure in some popular hiking and biking areas.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2022
• Canmore man shares harrowing story after surviving grizzly bear attack

  A Canmore man says he will hit the trail again, in spite of a harrowing grizzly bear attack in September that left him with life-long scars.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2021
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• Medical examiner describes deaths of Jasmine Lovett, Aliyah Sanderson at Calgary murder trial

  Jasmine Lovett and 22-month-old Aliyah Sanderson were reported missing in April 2019. The next month, their bodies were found buried in a day use area in Kananaskis Country.

  Crime

  Oct 15, 2021
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• Kananaskis Country mountains closed after grizzly with cubs charged at person

  Alberta Parks closed the area northeast of Highway 40 to the west side of Mist Creek, including Mount Lipsett and Mist Mountain trails, on Aug. 27 until further notice.

  Environment

  Aug 29, 2021