Snowmobiler Dies In B.C. Mountains Amid Sweeping Warning From Avalanche Canada

Darpan News Desk, 25 Jan, 2016 11:05 AM

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — British Columbia's coroners' service is investigating after a deadly avalanche struck the province's Interior over the weekend.

RCMP in Prince George say a group of five snowmobilers was riding in the remote Torpy Mountain range, northeast of the city, when one of the riders was swept away in an avalanche and killed.

The Mounties say they first received a report of the incident shortly before 11 a.m. on Jan. 23.

The other snowmobilers weren't injured.

Police say the group was experienced and properly equipped.

Avalanche Canada had issued a special public warning to be extra cautious in the backcountry this weekend, though its advisory didn't apply to the region where the death occurred.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Tim Hortons Shutters Unspecified Number Of Shops In New York And Maine

In a brief statement, the company said it shut down the stores as part of a review of how they were performing.

Tim Hortons Shutters Unspecified Number Of Shops In New York And Maine

Union Asks Feds To Pull Jim Pattison Group's Commercial-Fishing Licences

Unifor western director Joie Warnock says in a news release that the decision by the Pattison-owned Canadian Fishing Company will cost up to 500 jobs and virtually close the community's largest employer.

Union Asks Feds To Pull Jim Pattison Group's Commercial-Fishing Licences

Rogers Media Agrees To Pay $200,000 Fine Under CRTC's Anti-spam Law

Rogers Media has agreed to pay a $200,000 fine to the CRTC for allegedly sending unsolicited email advertisements.

Rogers Media Agrees To Pay $200,000 Fine Under CRTC's Anti-spam Law

Edmonton Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Truck Crashes Into Store

Police say a Ford F-150 smashed through the front window of the Petro-Canada on Wednesday and struck two employees, pinning both under the truck.

Edmonton Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Truck Crashes Into Store

Changed Tone Gives Justin Trudeau Liberals Benefit Of Doubt On Climate Policy

Canada appears poised to enter the Paris climate conference at the end of the month offering an emissions reduction target crafted by the previous federal government.

Changed Tone Gives Justin Trudeau Liberals Benefit Of Doubt On Climate Policy

Adopted Boy, Grandfather, Both Missing Right Hand, Share Special Bond

In an incredible coincidence, Facey's own father was also born without a right hand, giving the Newfoundland couple a natural role model for their son, Kirill, to grow up with.