Large area of Kananaskis Country closed after bear ‘made contact with hiker’
Government officials said the hiker was nipped on their calf and eventually used their bear spray, which drove the bear away. Continue reading
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Early season snowfall a blessing for ski hills, Calgary businesses
For some Calgarians, the snow may have arrived too soon, with the first dusting hitting Alberta in late September — but for some ski hills, the snow is a blessing and giving some businesses a big boost. Continue reading
Kananaskis Country’s popular Ha Ling hiking trail reopens with improvements
Hikers who take to the new and improved trail on Aug. 10 will see a reshaped and lengthened trail with several additions. Continue reading
Lack of oxygen likely caused fatal plane crash near Calgary, TSB report says
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says lack of oxygen likely played a role in a plane crash southwest of Calgary that killed two people a year ago. Continue reading
Witness recalls Calgary woman being struck by rock before falling in mountain tragedy
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A witness who was at Grassi Lakes near Canmore on Saturday where a woman died in a hiking incident says she was hit by a falling rock. Continue reading
Special avalanche warning issued for western Canada
The warning applies to all of the mountain ranges Avalanche Canada forecasts for, as well as those covered by Parks Canada and Kananaskis Country. Continue reading
Avalanche warnings issued for Alberta mountain regions
The warnings include Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Jasper National Parks. Continue reading
Alberta puts $5.2 million into Kananaskis Country redevelopment
The Alberta government is putting $5.2 million into a redevelopment plan for Kananaskis Country as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations. Continue reading
Cougar warning issued for part of Kananaskis region
Alberta Parks reminded visitors that cougar encounters can happen in any area. Continue reading
Area in Kananaskis Country closed until further notice after 2 people injured in bear attack
Conservation officers say a bear that seriously injured two hikers in a southern Alberta park retreated after biting into a can of bear spray that one of the people was holding. Continue reading