Alberta Continues Funding to Avalanche Canada

19th August 2026

The Alberta government says it will continue funding Avalanche Canada after undertaking a review.

The Alberta government will continue funding Avalanche Canada for the next three years.

The not-for-profit organisation is based in Revelstoke, British Columbia and issues information on public avalanche safety and posts daily avalanche forecasts throughout the winter.

Alberta has renewed funding for Avalanche Canada with another three-year agreement at  $250,000 a year.

“Avalanche Canada provides a good service for Albertans,” said Todd Loewen, minister of forestry and parks, in an interview with CTV News.

“It’s important that we provide that partnership we have with them.”

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Avalanche Canada also offers public education programs and training courses designed to help keep backcountry users safe.

“Having people aware of the risks and aware of things they can do to reduce those risks is important too,” Loewen added.

“It’s multifaceted, the service that they provide, and we appreciate it.”

Loewen said it’s important for multi-year funding deals to be reviewed before renewal to ensure the funding is in line with the government’s values.

“There was never a thought that we weren’t going to fund (Avalanche Canada), we just wanted to figure out level of funding we should do.”

Christopher Nicolson, president and CEO of Canada West Ski Association, says they appreciate the government continuing to support Avalanche Canada, calling it a “very important decision” in terms of safety for both the public and operators.

Sunshine Village, Canada. Image © PlanetSKI