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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

[MCR] Avalanche Control on Icefields Parkway - Jan 10&11

Please be advised that Parks Canada will be conducting avalanche control
along HW93 (Icefields Parkway) on Jan 10 and Jan 11 between Saskatchewan
Crossing and Parker Ridge. Traffic will be subject to spot closures on
Friday Jan 10, but skiing and climbing will still be allowed.

On Saturday Jan 11 the control work will be aimed at the high targets on Mt
Wilson, Mt Cirrus, and other peaks in the area. The area between
Saskatchewan Crossing and the Parker Summer Trail will be closed between
approximately 11 AM and 4 PM. This area will also be closed to climbing
and skiing on Friday, January 11.

Please contact Jasper Dispatch at 780-852-6155 if you require more
information.

Thank you for your cooperation.



Parks Canada Visitor Safety




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