Avalanche Canada’s Funding Crisis | Toronto News

Avalanche Canada, the vital organization that keeps winter adventurers safe with critical snow forecasts, is on the brink of service cuts as Alberta delays funding — a decision that could put lives at risk for backcountry users. After two decades of partnership, Alberta’s silence since August threatens to unravel essential safety services, even as the province acknowledges Avalanche Canada’s lifesaving role in education and recreation. With only 5% of its budget coming from Alberta, the organization is now in a high-stakes waiting game — and time is running out for those who rely on these forecasts to survive the mountains. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/216995035bc3a80b