Travellers passing through Kootenay National Park (KNP) on Highway 93 are advised to be aware of avalanche control delays this afternoon. Control work began at…
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Mayhem lobster discovered in KNP
By Larry Halverson Friends of Kootenay Another new Burgess Shale species has been identified in Kootenay National Park (KNP). A 508 million-year-old predatory ‘lobster’ has…
KNP trail closing for bridge replacement
The Stanley Glacier trail in Kootenay National Park (KNP) will be closed from July 16 to August 31 to facilitate a bridge replacement. Pursuant to…
Seasonal silliness continues in valley
Columbia Valley RCMP Report By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac Speeder can’t handle car; ends up in ditch in KNP At 10:20 a.m. on July 5, Columbia…
‘Epic sequel’ to Burgess Shale found in KNP
An assembly of fossils discovered in Kootenay National Park may prove to be richer in terms of variety than the famed Burgess Shale Beds in…
Fighting fire with fire in KNP
By Parks Canada Using fire to fight fire may seem counter-intuitive, but a deliberately lit fire can be a very important tool in a firefighter’s…
Completion of important KNP project celebrated
Mr. David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay–Columbia, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister Responsible for Parks Canada, last week announced…
Nine vehicles towed for excessive speeding in KNP
Columbia Valley RCMP Report Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment responded to 36 calls for service over the Labour Day long weekend. South East District Traffic Services…
144 speeding charges in KNP on long weekend
Columbia Valley RCMP Report During the August long weekend, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment members responded to 74 calls for service. Last year we responded to…
Wind gusts rapidly grow Numa fire in KNP
Gusty winds associated with thunderstorms in the area overnight have driven the Numa Creek Pass fire from three hectares (ha) to over 50 ha in…