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CAVER RESCUED FROM “PSYCH SQUEEZE” NEAR CANMOREA caver trapped inside Rat’s Nest Cave near Canmore was successfully resc...
08/21/2026

CAVER RESCUED FROM “PSYCH SQUEEZE” NEAR CANMORE

A caver trapped inside Rat’s Nest Cave near Canmore was successfully rescued after an hours-long operation involving cave rescue specialists, Canmore Fire-Rescue and Kananaskis Mountain Rescue.

The man became stuck vertically in a narrow section of the cave known as the “Psych Squeeze” at about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 15. Rescue crews carefully used hammer drills to remove rock around him, with progress reportedly measured in inches per hour.

He was freed at approximately 10 p.m. and made it out of the cave around midnight.

The rescue involved 13 cave rescuers, 10 Canmore firefighters and two Kananaskis Mountain Rescue members.

The operation also marked the first real-world deployment of a new volunteer-developed digital cave radio system designed to communicate through hundreds of metres of solid rock.

Rat’s Nest Cave is located beneath Grotto Mountain, east of Canmore


Picture Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Search and Rescue Alberta

08/09/2026

Non-Stop smoke show in the Canadian Rockies😭😢

Earlier this year, FortisAlberta and AltaLink advised Canmore council that power could be proactively shut off as a last...
08/04/2026

Earlier this year, FortisAlberta and AltaLink advised Canmore council that power could be proactively shut off as a last-resort safety measure during extreme wildfire conditions.

The recent outage in Radium Hot Springs and several surrounding Columbia Valley communities is a good reminder of why Bow Valley residents should be prepared. Columbia Valley communities were without electricity for roughly 30 hours after storm and wildfire damage affected major power infrastructure.

The circumstances may be different, but the lesson is the same: when wildfire danger is high—especially during hot, dry and windy conditions—extended power outages are possible. Keep essential supplies, flashlights, charged backup batteries and a household emergency plan ready.

Sources: Town of Canmore, FortisAlberta and BC Hydro.

⚠️ Traffic Alert – CanmoreExpect significant delays this morning at the Bow Valley Trail & Railway Avenue intersection d...
08/04/2026

⚠️ Traffic Alert – Canmore

Expect significant delays this morning at the Bow Valley Trail & Railway Avenue intersection due to a traffic signal outage for reasons unknown. Traffic is moving slowly, with emergency crews on scene directing and monitoring the area.

If you’re heading through downtown Canmore, consider allowing extra travel time or using an alternate route until the issue is resolved. The cause of the outage is currently unknown.

If you’re in the area and notice traffic conditions improve or the signals return to normal, feel free to let us know.

Channel update: we will be launching community submissions for media and news soon!

08/02/2026

At approximately 6:01 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, police and firefighters were on scene at Quarry Lake in Canmore.

Visitors were asked to leave, and the lake area was cleared while emergency crews responded to a serious water-related incident.

Rescue helicopter was on scene but left within minutes

Three separate sources at the scene reported that crews were responding to a possible drowning and that recovery efforts may be underway. This information has not yet been officially confirmed by police or the Town of Canmore.

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