Woman Seriously Injured When Avalanche Strikes During National Park Adventure

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 12 Mar, 2019 07:50 PM

FIELD, B.C. — A woman is listed in critical, life-threatening condition in a Calgary hospital after she was caught in an avalanche near Field, British Columbia.

Parks Canada confirms the woman was with a group of ice-climbers in Yoho National Park on Monday when the slide happened.

Covenant Health says reports of the avalanche came in around 4:00 p.m. MT and emergency medical authorities in Banff, Alta., responded.

The victim, who is believed to be in her 30s, was airlifted to the Foothills Medical Centre.

There are no reports of anyone else being injured.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Canada Post Cancels Mail Delivery In Eastern Provinces, Slows It In West

OTTAWA — Canada Post says a major snowstorm is making it too dangerous to deliver mail in much of Central and Eastern Canada.

Canada Post Cancels Mail Delivery In Eastern Provinces, Slows It In West

Two Women Investigated For Anti-Indigenous Comments Given Conditions By Mediation Circle

The recommendations include sending handwritten apologies to news outlets, 80 hours of community service on a First Nation, and to attend a cultural awareness camp on residential schools.

Two Women Investigated For Anti-Indigenous Comments Given Conditions By Mediation Circle

Family Of Missing B.C. Cowboy Ben Tyner Makes Emotional Appeal For Information

MERRITT, B.C. — The family of a ranch manager who went missing near Merritt, B.C., is asking for information nearly three weeks after the 32-year-old was last seen.

Family Of Missing B.C. Cowboy Ben Tyner Makes Emotional Appeal For Information

Quebec Education Minister Acts On Promise To Give Kids More Recess

QUEBEC — The Coalition Avenir Quebec government is following through on an election promise guaranteed to win the hearts of the pr

Quebec Education Minister Acts On Promise To Give Kids More Recess

Former Gymnastics Coach Dave Brubaker Found Not Guilty Of Sex Assault

The trial heard that the sole investigating officer was related to the complainant and made her the godmother of his child during the course of the probe.

Former Gymnastics Coach Dave Brubaker Found Not Guilty Of Sex Assault

Quebec Winter Carnival Vows To Improve Parade After First Event Deemed A Flop

The criticism on the event's Facebook page focused on lengthy delays, choice of location and a new format where spectators waited at designated stations for acts to arrive.