Clear-cut logging plans in Kananaskis have been scaled back in some areas but accelerated in others, with conservationists worried about impacts on recreation and environmental sustainability despite improvements.
Avalanche Canada has issued a critical warning for the Kananaskis backcountry, urging residents and visitors to avoid the area due to high avalanche risk from recent heavy snowfall.
A Friday afternoon avalanche at Nakiska Ski Resort in Kananaskis buried two skiers, with one youth found unresponsive and transported to hospital in life-threatening condition.
Kananaskis Country rescue teams conducted a record 445 missions in 2025, surpassing the previous high of 436 in 2021. Increased visitation to over 5 million annually drives the surge in incidents.
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Over 80 blind and visually impaired athletes from Canada and abroad gather in Kananaskis Country for a cross-country skiing event focused on accessibility, community, and inclusion.
Alberta Parks and Friends of Kananaskis host their annual Winter Safety Day this Sunday. Learn critical survival skills, see a mock avalanche rescue, and prepare for winter's unique challenges in the backcountry.
Canadian ski cross star Reece Howden secures his 20th career World Cup victory with a gold medal performance at Nakiska Ski Resort in Alberta. Read about his historic win.
