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By The Canadian Press

Calgary teen skier dead, another survives after avalanche near ski hill

Feb 28, 2026 | 10:26 AM

KANANASKIS — Mounties say a 15-year-old skier has died after an avalanche buried him under snow in southern Alberta.

Cochrane RCMP say they responded to a call for two people missing after an avalanche near the Nakiska ski hill, located west of Calgary in the Kananaskis Country, just before 1 p.m. Friday.

Police say one person later escaped the snow while a Calgary teen remained missing.

He was eventually found unconscious and taken to hospital, where he died Saturday morning.

RCMP say multiple resources were deployed in the search for the teen.

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Officers are sending their condolences to his family and friends.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 28, 2026.

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