Castle Mountain Resort has opened for its 60th ski season with daily operations, snowmaking on Huckleberry and a major expansion underway. The new Stagecoach Express high speed quad will add more than 21 runs and boost Castle’s terrain to nearly 3,600 acres.

Crowsnest Pass council approved its 2026 operating and capital budgets on December 4, confirming more than 11 million in capital work, over 1.1 million for community groups and full municipal funding for the new outdoor skate park.

Piikani Nation Spiritual Elder and Knowledge Keeper Eric Crow Shoe shared Blackfoot teachings on honouring Mother Earth at the Crowsnest Conservation Society AGM, urging Crowsnest Pass residents to see care for the land as an everyday responsibility rooted in love, generosity and kindness.

For decades, Crowsnest Pass Santa visits have sounded like Lions Club volunteer Norm Hanson. From helicopter arrivals to Meals on Wheels fundraising, the 82 year old has used the red suit to support seniors and spread holiday joy.