By Sgt. Jeff Witzke This past week, January 20 through January 26, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 48 calls for service. The following is a…
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Whirling disease detected in Kootenay Lake
Three trout samples taken from the southern arm of Kootenay Lake have tested positive for the parasite that causes whirling disease in juvenile fish. Damage…
East Rogers Pass backcountry to close for avalanche control
Parks Canada is alerting backcountry enthusiasts that from November 7-9, the East Rogers Pass area will be closed in order for Parks Canada and the…
Habitat restoration work at Olive Lake
Parks Canada aquatics specialists will be conducting critical habitat restoration work at Olive Lake in Kootenay National Park this month in support of westslope cutthroat…
Rock slope remediation work in KNP this month
Rock slope remediation work is occurring on the southern end of Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park (KNP) throughout the month of September. This work…
Ravenshead Fire Evacuation Order downgraded to Alert
As crews continue to make progress on the Ravenshead Wildfire (N21610), the Evacuation Order that was enacted on July 2, has been downgraded to an…
Wildlife overpass will enhance safety for drivers and bighorns
A new wildlife overpass south of Radium Hot Springs is set to significantly decrease vehicle collisions with bighorn sheep enhancing safety along Highway 93/95 for…
Parks Canada reminds it’s bear season
Parks Canada is reminding the public that bear season is upon us and visitors and residents should be aware. Before you head off on your…
Free admission program explained by Parks Canada
Parks Canada recently reported it has noticed an increased interest in its collaboration with the Institute for Canadian Citizenship. As a result it recently released…
Park tunnel repair work begins April 29
Parks Canada reports repair work on the Highway 93 Iron Gates Tunnel at the Radium Hot Springs end of Kootenay National Park will begin on…