Isolated butterfly revealed as new species Hidden in the wind-swept grasslands of nearby Waterton Lakes National Park, a tiny butterfly has been keeping a big…
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Hands Across the Border
In a time of recklessly directed polarization between Canada and the United States of America, consider a nearby reminder of how closely and cooperatively our…
Nearby Waterton rated best park in world for stargazing
A British travel information website has named nearby Waterton Lakes National Park as the best national park in the world for stargazing. Inghams.co.uk recently declared…
On water restrictions in mountain parks update
Parks Canada recently released an update on aquatic invasive species prevention measures and watercraft and angling restrictions in Kootenay, Yoho and Waterton Lakes National Parks….
Kootenay part of program conserving areas around national parks
Habitat loss and climate change threaten the iconic plants and animals that bring our national parks to life. That’s why Canada’s two largest conservation organizations…
Parks Canada public engagement on draft plans begins
National parks are gateways to nature, adventure, and discovery that hold special places in the hearts of Canadians and visitors from around the world. Now…
Warmth prompts widespread avalanche warning
Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada and Alberta’s Kananaskis Country, is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users across a widespread…
Avalanche warning covers East Kootenay Rockies
Avalanche Canada has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users in the South Rockies, the Lizard & Flathead, Waterton Lakes National Park…
Winter storm watch for southern Alberta
If you’re thinking about driving to southern Alberta over the next couple of days, heads up. Environment Canada has today (March 12) issued a winter…
Wind warning for Crowsnest Pass, snowfall for Kootenay Pass
Environment Canada has issued a pair of weathering warnings for the areas to the east and west of the East Kootenay this morning. To the…