15-year-old Calgarian dies after avalanche in Nakiska area: RCMP
A 15-year-old Calgary boy has died after being buried by an avalanche west of the city Friday afternoon, police say.
Cochrane RCMP and other emergency services responded to a call from the Nakiska ski hill around 12:45 p.m.
According to an initial RCMP report, two skiers were swept up in the avalanche and buried, but one was able to dig themselves out of the snow uninjured.
First responders eventually found the teenager unresponsive and sent to the Alberta Children's Hospital by ground ambulance.
Cochrane RCMP confirmed in a news release he died early Saturday morning.
A Nakiska spokesperson said in a statement to CBC News, "Our hearts are with the family and friends of the individual.
"We are sending our deepest care to the family dealing with this horrible situation. In these difficult times, our entire mountain community shares in your grief and sorrow."
The spokesperson noted that a full investigation is ongoing.
This article, written by Rukhsar Ali, was originally published by CBC News on Feb. 28, 2026.