found this news report about the accident
Crash Involving Propane Truck Kills One Near BC-Alberta Border - Opinion 250 - News for Northern and Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada
there is a full list of accommodations in and around Valemount on the Chamber of Commerce website Valemount and Area Chamber of Commerce | Valemount Chamber of Commerce
Check it out!
my CN boarders just got home from work and said it looks like a convoy out there -- semi's and vehicles lined up everywhere so guess the going is still pretty slow.
FYI Jailhouse B & B on 6th Ave has vacancies for this weekend! Also every second weekend for the duration of the winter. A full Canadian breakfast is included with your rent, and group rates can be negotiated. We can accommodate up to 7 or 8 depending on your sleeping preferences...
I agree with you 100% on that, S*L*B but (and I don't know why I am constantly defending my posts), the post was in no way intended to lead sledders and outdoor enthusiasts to the Edmonton Journal over the Canadian Avalanche site. Of course they should be doing the research before they head...
I found this article in the Edmonton Journal today. Apparently this is a pretty wide spread area of BC that is under Avalanche Warning.
https://www.snowandmud.com/forum/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=2
It appears to be a current post, but it leads into stories from a month ago, so am a...
Looks like we have a major winter storm going on right now. Strong winds, snow, near white out conditions. I am right in town and can barely see one block.
Not sure what the forecast is for tomorrow, but going to make life outside a little dicey.
Drive safe
The Warden
Has anyaone heard any more details on this latest tragedy? Details seem to be slow to be released this time -- maybe just because it is way too close to home.
Thanks,
Marie
Play safe and make it back alive!