Strathmore

Scientist Daniel Shugar says images of the aftermath of Thursday's deadly rockslide in Banff National Park provide evidence of its cause — water flowing through the interior of the mountain.

“You can actually see some springs coming out of the cliff and actually coming out exactly from the scar itself,” said the University of Calgary professor of geomorphology.

He described how water from a lake above the cliff at Bow Glacier Falls had been seeping through rocks for decades before it eventually provided enough force to dislodge a boulder, triggering the rockfall.

Eagle Lake Nurseries celebrated 55 years of operation while honouring the memory of founder Tony Heuver, who passed away in late December.

Staff, family, and residents arrived at the nursery on Thursday (June 19) to enjoy hot food and cold drinks while networking and acknowledging the work that's went into the business over the last half a century.

"Him and his brother decided to buy a chunk of land, which is where we're standing now," said Anita Heuver, CEO of the Eagle Lake Nurseries and Tony's daughter. "They started growing sod and eventually planted some trees."

One of the two people killed in a rockfall in Banff National Park has been identified as 70-year-old Jutta Hinrichs of Calgary.

The University of Alberta, in a statement, says Hinrichs was an educator in the department of occupational therapy in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. 

She retired last summer.

Her body was found shortly after a slab of mountain suddenly gave way Thursday afternoon, collapsing on hikers at a popular trail near Bow Glacier Falls, about 200 kilometres northwest of Calgary.

Strathmore High School received $2,400 from Golden West Broadcasting.

According to music teacher Bryan Allsopp, the funding will go towards the school's music program.

"We kind of spread it around for whatever is needed in the program," said Allsopp. "We do everything from purchasing concert performance shirts to books and music and reeds and instruments."

The funds will also go towards storage space and helping fund a trip to the United Kingdom for a seven-day tour.

Search teams located a second body Friday following a massive rockfall off a hiking trail in Banff National Park.

“RCMP are notifying their next of kin and no further information is available at this time,” read a statement issued by Mounties and Parks Canada.

A 70-year-old woman from Calgary was first found dead at the site of Thursday's rock slide at Bow Glacier Falls, north of Lake Louise.

Three others were taken to hospital and were reported in stable condition.

Strathmore is celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. 

The Town of Strathmore and Family and Community Support Service (FCSS) is presenting an Indigenous culture celebration at the Strathmore Civic Centre on Saturday (June 21), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will feature different cultural traditions, including tipi teachings, hand games, powwow dances, and traditional stew and bannock. Some Indigenous vendors will also be present.

Communities represented will be Siksika Nation, Stoney Nakoda Nation, Kainai Nation, and a Métis facilitator. 

The weekend is looking a little wet, and you might need a pick-me-up!

Come down to Carseland for Aggie Days on Saturday (June 21) to see our RAM 1500 Big Horn.

Make sure to scan the QR code to enter for your chance to drive away with the truck in September.

We will be there from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Can't make it? enter the RAM Everyday Adventure here.

Environment Canada (EC) has issued a Rainfall Warning for Strathmore and the surrounding area.

According to the group, heavy rain will bring 40 to 40 millimeters of rain by Saturday (June 21) evening.

"Scattered showers today will organize into an area of heavy rain tonight," wrote EC. "The heavy rain will continue through the day on Saturday before tapering off in the evening."

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. The group also warns that localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. 

Police and parks officials say one person was killed and three were injured in a rockfall at a remote hiking trail in Banff National Park.

They say the search continues to confirm no other hikers are missing following the early afternoon tragedy at Bow Glacier Falls, north of Lake Louise.

One person had been found dead and the extent of the injuries to the other three is unknown.

Two of the three injured were taken to a Calgary hospital by STARS air ambulance and the third went to hospital by ground ambulance.

Rescue crews, police and paramedics scrambled to a remote region of Banff National Park late Thursday amid reports that a group of hikers were hit by a rock slide, causing possible injuries and deaths.

“The initial report indicated there were multiple hikers and there may be serious injuries and/or fatalities,” RCMP Cpl. Gina Slaney said in a news release.

Parks Canada, in a statement said, it is responding to a report of "a serious rockfall incident with involvement near Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park."