Rocky Mountains

• Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in Rocky Mountains in northeastern B.C.

  Avalanche Canada says three snowmobilers were riding in the Bullmoose area near Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday when an avalanche was remotely triggered from the base of the slope.

  Canada

  Jan 1
  
• Protest over Grassy Mountain coal mine approval in southern Alberta

  Residents in southern Alberta rallied to voice concerns over a recent AER ruling on coal mining. However, some residents feel the decision was the right move for southern Alberta.

  Environment

  May 19, 2025
  
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• Ski season underway at Rocky Mountain resorts in Alberta, B.C.

  This year's ski and snowboard season in the Rockies officially kicked off on Nov. 5, with the opening of the Lake Louise Ski Resort.

  Sports

  Nov 5, 2024
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• Iconic Banff sign, a ‘bucket list’ attraction for visitors, moving to safer spot

  A popular selfie spot for visitors to Banff National Park has become a victim of its own success.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2024
• Alberta ranching community appeals regulator’s decision to accept coal exploration

  An Alberta ranching community is fighting a planned hearing on proposed coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Jun 3, 2024
• Spring storm could bring up to 20 cm of snow to southern Alberta

  The Calgary area is currently under an Environment Canada special weather statement.

  Weather

  Apr 29, 2024
• Alberta to appeal judge’s ruling ordering release of documents on Rocky Mountain coal mining

  The lawyer for the ranchers who requested the documents under freedom of information laws is confirming the decision from Alberta Energy.

  Environment

  Apr 25, 2024
• Alberta, coal lobbyists talked for years about more open-pit mining in the Rockies: documents

  Documents released via freedom of information laws show Alberta bureaucrats were working as early as October 2019 on ways to remedy what they called 'underinvestment' in the area.

  Politics

  Apr 16, 2024
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• Drought concerns in southern Alberta the focus of a new documentary

  A new documentary is bringing awareness to the water crisis in the Oldman River watershed, starting with its title: Dried Up, What Now?

  Environment

  Mar 19, 2024
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• Castle Mountain rebounds after rocky start to ski season

  The local ski resort is no stranger to a lack of snow or a fight with Mother Nature. Castle Mountain Sales and marketing manager Cole Fawcett calls this year a “one in 10.”

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2024