Rocky Mountains

• Waterton Lakes National Park open for summer amid tight labour market

  With a tighter than normal job market, some business owners in Waterton National Park are finding it unusually difficult to fill seasonal roles. 

  Lifestyle

  May 15
  
• Woman airlifted to Calgary hospital after ‘high fall’ in Banff National Park: EMS

  An EMS spokesperson told Global News that emergency crews were called at 10:50 a.m. about an incident at the Grand Daddy Couloir, a steep ski line north of Lake Louise.

  Environment

  Apr 29
  
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• RCMP investigation complete: Prosecutors have report on fatal Icefield bus rollover

  Three people were killed and 14 others had life-threatening injuries after the red-and-white Ice Explorer lost control on the road to the Athabasca Glacier on July 18, 2020.

  Canada

  Apr 20
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• Mining company signs deal with Alberta to turn coal proposal into renewable energy project

  The parties say the deal means they will work together to build a green hydrogen complex in the southwest corner of the province.

  Canada

  Apr 19
• UCP blocks proposed Alberta NDP bill to prevent coal mining in Rocky Mountains

  UCP MLAs refused to grant the unanimous consent the bill needed to move directly to second reading.

  Canada

  Mar 14
• Alberta to extend pause on Rocky Mountain coal mines

  The Alberta government announced Friday it's renewing and expanding its restrictions on coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Mar 4
• New group hopes people venture further south to explore Alberta’s Rockies

  Hoping to boost tourism in Alberta's southwest, the South Canadian Rockies Tourist Association decided to come together.

  Features

  Feb 18
• Avalanche Canada issues immediate warning for backcountry users in B.C., Alberta

  Avalanche Canada says the special warning is in effect immediately and will apply through to the end of Sunday, Feb. 13.

  Canada

  Feb 10
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• Meeting with Kenney leaves mayor fearing Rocky Mountain coal mining concerns will be ignored

  High River's mayor is concerned a massive public outcry over coal mining in Alberta's Rocky Mountains will be ignored — Premier Kenney said he is an "unapologetic supporter."

  Environment

  Jan 27
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• Avalanche warning in B.C. and Alberta expanded

  A warning from Avalanche Canada about warm weather increasing the avalanche risk has been expanded through southeastern B.C.

  Environment

  Jan 22