Amerisur Resources identifies employee Dana Coffield as Yoho avalanche victim
An oil and gas company has identified one of its employees as a man who died after an avalanche in Yoho National Park. Continue reading
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Man critically injured in avalanche near Lake Louise dies in hospital: Parks Canada
One person was critically injured in an avalanche in Yoho National Park on Saturday and later died in a Calgary hospital, Parks Canada said. Continue reading
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Ice climber dies after Monday’s avalanche near Field, B.C.
STARS responded to an avalanche call in B.C. on Monday. Continue reading
Rail line reopens following 15-car train derailment in Yoho National Park
CP Rail said the derailment involved a “mixed manifest” train carrying a “variety of commodities.” Continue reading
Wildfires close Highway 93 from Radium Hot Springs to Alberta border until Aug. 5
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
DriveBC says wildfires burning in close proximity to the highway have made it too dangerous for motorists to drive that stretch of road. Continue reading
Parks Canada prepares to open largest wildlife overpass of its kind in Yoho National Park
By Sarah Offin Anchor
Bears, cougars, wolverine and a nearby herd of mountain goats are expected to start using the structure in the coming weeks. Continue reading
Avalanche danger listed as considerable for Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay national parks
Parks Canada is advising that the avalanche risk at all three levels of terrain in Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay national parks is considerable. Continue reading
Avalanche warning in effect this weekend for Alberta National parks, backcountry
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
The special avalanche warning will be in effect for Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, Jasper and Mount Revelstoke Glacier National Parks, targeting recreational backcountry users. Continue reading
Avalanche risk rises to high in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks
Outdoor adventurers are being urged to avoid travel in avalanche terrain in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks this week. Continue reading
Avalanche warning issued for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks
Parks Canada has issued a warning about avalanches for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks as conditions are expected to be very dangerous over the coming days. Continue reading