Construction season is coming to Kootenay National Park (KNP) with bridge rehabilitation and culver repairs planned for Highway 93. As early as June 1, three…
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High streamflow advisory for KNP
Due to the combination of high snowpack, warm temperatures and forecasted rain, many rivers and streams in Kootenay National Park (KNP) are flowing at higher-than-normal…
Airtanker training set for Kootenay National Park
Parks Canada is conducting a joint training exercise with BC Wildfire Service tomorrow, May 21, near Kootenay Crossing in Kootenay National Park. You may see…
Prescribed burn expected to start in KNP
As early as today (May 12), Parks Canada fire specialists will commence small scale guard burning in the Mitchell Ridge II prescribed fire unit, Kootenay…
Prescribed fire season underway in KNP
The 2026 prescribed fire season has begun in Kootenay National Park (KNP). Prescribed fires play a vital role in keeping Kootenay’s landscapes healthy and resilient….
Heavy snow expected for Crowsnest Pass
Environment Canada is alerting nearby Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, about heavy snow expected tonight, with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm. “Rain will change to…
Highway 93 rolling again through park
On March 20, Parks Canada successfully completed avalanche control work in Kootenay National Park and Highway 93 is again open to traffic. Cloud cover dissipated…
Highway 93 closed in KNP
Highway 93 is closed through Kootenay National Park due to an avalanche warning. High avalanche risk from an atmospheric river has prompted a safety closure…
Area closure for Sinclair Canyon pullouts
Due to loose and falling rocks, Parks Canada has closed two highway pullouts near Sinclair Canyon on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park. Warming temperatures…
Highway 93 re-opened at Radium
UPDATE: The highway is now open. Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park, in the canyon leading to Radium Hot Springs, was closed Feb. 18 due…