Glacier National Park

Beaver Valley wildfire in Glacier national park jumps to 600 hectares

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Aug 10, 2018

A wildfire in the Beaver Valley in Glacier National Park has increased from 30 to 600 hectares in three days, but it’s not listed as a threat to people or structures.

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Highway reopens with possible delays after mudslide near Heather Mountain closes Trans-Canada between Revelstoke and Golden

By Aaron Orlando ● Latest News ● May 5, 2018

The East Gate Landslide path has let go onto the Trans-Canada Highway on Saturday afternoon, blocking it until Sunday morning. A travel advisory remains in effect and motorists may experience delays in the coming days.

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Forest fire in Glacier national park now at 1,100 hectares

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Jul 19, 2017

Fire crews in Glacier national park are fighting fire with fire to deal with an 1,100-hectare blaze in the park.

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Parks Canada closes Beaver Valley trails and area in Glacier National Park due to wildfire management

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Jul 17, 2017

A fire ban is still in effect for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks, despite cooler weather conditions over the weekend. Parks Canada has also closed the Beaver Valley trails and area in Glacier National Park due to ongoing wildfire activity.

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Lightning, dry conditions result in six small fires near Glacier National Park

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Jul 12, 2017

A high to extreme risk of fire danger and the potential for lightning strikes over the next few days has led Parks Canada to ban fires in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks. There are currently six small fires burning near Glacier National Park.

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Pilot walks away after crash west of Rogers Pass Summit

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● May 31, 2017

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Climber dies in fall on Mount Tupper in Glacier national park

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Jul 26, 2016

A climber died in a mountaineering fall on Monday on Mount Tupper after a rock he was holding onto gave way, causing him to fall.

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Two caught in avalanche in Glacier National Park, new Mountain Information Network provides real-time reports

By Aaron Orlando ● Latest News ● Nov 10, 2015

Avalanche Canada’s new Mountain Information Network app invites users to share backcountry condition reports using GPS-enabled smartphones, then shares them publicly via the network. The system enables many new things, including real-time avalanche incident reporting, like one in Glacier National Park on Sunday.

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MP David Wilks admits $32.6 million ‘mistake’ after Revelstoke Mountaineer investigation uncovers Parks Canada funding announcement discrepancy

By Aaron Orlando ● Latest News ● Jul 28, 2015

MP David Wilks admits $32.6 million ‘mistake’ after Revelstoke Mountaineer investigation uncover election season Parks Canada funding announcement discrepancy.

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Train stranded on bridge after derailment in Glacier National Park

By Aaron Orlando ● Latest News ● Jan 14, 2015

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