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…
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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….
Fire guard work underway in Yoho along Highway 1
Last week, Parks Canada commenced work on the 49-hectare Ross Lake Fire Guard in Yoho National Park. The project area sits adjacent to Highway 1…
Visiting man killed after falling into Takakkaw Falls
One person is deceased following a tragic accident at Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park last Friday. On Friday, June 16, at approximately 1:20 p.m.,…
Passenger killed in Highway 1 crash near Field
On April 26, at approximately 3:30 p.m. (PST), officers of Golden RCMP and BC Highway Patrol – Golden responded to a single vehicle collision on…
Extreme cold and snowfall warnings for most of region
Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the Elk Valley and Kootenay National Park and a snowfall warning for Cranbrook/Kimberley and south country …
Kootenay parkway to get $10.4 million in upgrades
Approximately $71 million is going to be spent over three years for projects in the mountain national parks, including $10.4 million in Kootenay National Park…
Snowfall warning for mountain parks and Kootenay Pass
Heads up if you’re heading to Alberta for the weekend or coming to the East Kootenay or travelling west over Kootenay Pass. Environment Canada has…
Fatality crash at west gate of Yoho National Park
Highway 1 remains closed east of Golden following a fatal motor vehicle incident involving two semi-trucks yesterday morning (August 28). At 6:50 a.m. Sunday, Golden-Field…
Campfire ban lifted in Kootenay and Yoho National Parks
The campfire ban for Kootenay National Park and Yoho National Park was lifted yesterday (August 24). Campfires are now permitted in campgrounds and day-use areas…