Tag: Kootenay Pass

Snowmobiler dies in avalanche at Kootenay Pass

RCMP Kate Brown -
A 23-year-old man has died after an avalanche struck two snowmobilers at Kootenay Pass on Saturday.

Heavy snowfall expected near Kootenay Pass

Weather My Creston Now Staff -
A snowfall warning is in effect for Highway 3 near Kootenay Pass, with total accumulations of 15 to 25 centimetres expected.

Special weather advisory issued for Kootenay Pass

Kootenay Pass Closures My Creston Now Staff -
Drivers are being urged to take it slow and drive to conditions with a special weather warning in effect...

Monitoring of Salmo River Continues Post-Fuel Spill

News Alex Martin -
The Province continues to assist with and oversee clean up efforts after a fuel spill in the South Salmo...

Fatal Crash Near Salmo Closes Kootenay Pass

News Alex Martin -
RCMP attended to a single vehicle crash on Highway 3 near the bottom of Kootenay Pass at 8:20 pm...

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