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…
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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…
Lake Louise infested with whirling disease
National parks are now a vector for the spread of aquatic invasives to B.C. as Canada failing to protect lakes and rivers from invasive species: BCWF The B.C….
Mountain National Parks begin AIS Prevention Strategy
Managing the risk of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is a high priority for Parks Canada and is a shared concern among Canadians and the visitors…
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…
Parks Canada seeks feedback on community plans
Parks Canada is seeking feedback on draft updated community plans for Lake Louise, Alberta and Field, B.C. The current Field Community Plan (2010) and Lake…
Parks Canada asks: Please help protect our rivers
This summer, Parks Canada staff removed approximately 15 human-made rock structures from the Kootenay River in Kootenay National Park to restore natural water flow and…
Community spirit keeps Field thriving
Building connection and belonging in the heart of Yoho “Field is so extraordinarily beautiful—you never get over it,” says Katrina Froese, Chair of the Field…
Work in Sinclair Canyon will cause traffic delays
Parks Canada is alerting the public to the start of watermain rehabilitation work in Sinclair Canyon, with traffic delays coming for Highway 93. This work…