Kootenay—Columbia MP Wayne Stetski is pleased to celebrate a one-time endowment of $25 million in federal funding to Avalanche Canada, funding initially earmarked in the…
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FSA presents funds to Avalanche Canada
Beautiful day in downtown Fernie to meet up with winter friends! The Fernie Snowmobile Association (FSA) was proud to present a cheque for $3,500 today…
Late winter fury creating avalanche concerns
Old Man Winter’s petulant frenzy in the Elk Valley high country last weekend has prompted Avalanche Canada to warn about a possible “turbo charged loose…
Special Public Avalanche Warning issued
Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada and Alberta’s Kananaskis Country, this morning issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users, in effect…
Avalanche warning for Interior mountain ranges
Avalanche Canada has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users, in effect immediately until the end of day Sunday, February 10. The warning…
One dead, another missing following avalanche
Avalanche Canada is reporting that one person is dead and another is missing following a large avalanche on Mount Brewer on Saturday, Jan. 12, southwest…
Extreme avalanche conditions for mountain national parks
Heavy snowfall in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks yesterday combined with warm temperatures and moderate to strong winds have elevated the avalanche hazard. Parks…
Avalanche Warning issued
Avalanche Canada has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users, in effect immediately until the end of day Sunday, December 16. The warning…
Avalanche Canada gets $25 million boost
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau has delivered some good news to winter backcountry recreationists. His fall economic statement, presented in Ottawa on Wednesday, Nov. 21,…
Backcountry recreation: making safety the priority
Letter to the Editor The seemingly endless list of backcountry recreational opportunities is part of what makes British Columbia such an incredible place to live,…