Derek Ryder News Today

Alberta Parks has launched a new tool for hikers and climbers to determine avalanche risk before heading out on an adventure.

Four provincial recreation areas in Kananaskis Country have been axed of their designations by Alberta Forestry and Parks.

The Province delisted Fir Creek, Eyrie Gap and Crane Meadow as provincial recreation areas, effectively transferring a total 14 hectares to become Crown land.

The Province delisted Fir Creek, Eyrie Gap and Crane Meadow as provincial recreation areas, effectively transferring a total 14 hectares to become Crown land.

“It’s not about laying blame anywhere because I think we all use undesignated trails from time to time, but it’s understanding what pushes more of us towards that unofficial trail use.”

Friends of Kananaskis Country just received $240,000 to rebuild the westernmost 3.5 km of Powder Creek Trail, entirely funded by the Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Friends of Kananaskis Country just received $240,000 to rebuild the westernmost 3.5 km of Powder Creek Trail, entirely funded by the Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Anytime the Friends of Kananaskis Country can leave a trail better than they found it, they’re happy. Anytime they can take the reins of a $240,000 trail project on their stomping grounds, they’re ecstatic.

KANANASKIS COUNTRY – Improvements to a popular campground, as well as to trails and facilities, are among some of the projects the province is planning for Kananaskis Country this year.

A woman who donated an almost-century old piano to a Kerry school said her late parents are dancing in heaven over the news that the instrument has found a good...