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This year, though, hot, dry conditions coupled with wildfire smoke have caused the golden larch season in Kananaskis Country to start earlier, and it could last longer than usual.

This year, though, hot, dry conditions coupled with wildfire smoke have caused the golden larch season in Kananaskis Country to start earlier, and it could last longer than usual.

This year, though, hot, dry conditions coupled with wildfire smoke have caused the golden larch season in Kananaskis Country to start earlier, and it could last longer than usual.

This year, though, hot, dry conditions coupled with wildfire smoke have caused the golden larch season in Kananaskis Country to start earlier, and it could last longer than usual.

It’s been more than a year since park users have had to pay to access Kananaskis Country, but for those who didn’t abide by the rules, there was often no or little consequences.

Several popular hiking and climbing areas in Kananaskis will be closed this summer as the province spends $4 million on upgrades, Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon announced Friday.

The province announced last week that the nordic centre in Canmore, Alta. will be getting a multi-million dollar cash infusion, something its former manager says is much needed. 

Starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Albertans can book regular camping sites for the next three months.

  CALGARY -- Visitors headed to Kananaskis Country are now required to purchase a conservation pass when entering the recreation area west of Calgary. The daily entrance fee is $15 while an annual pass is priced at $90 for personal vehicles. Michael Roycroft is the regional director of Kananaskis Country for Alberta Parks. He says the province is trying to provide the resources it needs for the high level of service Albertans have come to expect in K-Country. The passes are available onlin...

Posted: May 28, 2021 1:59 PM MT | Last Updated: May 28 The provincial government announced in April that it would be bring in an annual $90 fee for access to Kananaskis Country. That goes into effect next Tuesday.(Dave Gilson/CBC)