A man has died as a result of an avalanche near Rowe Peak in Waterton Lakes National Park on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Lethbridge City Councillor, Wade Galloway, 37, and a friend were split-boarding in the Waterton Park back country, a non-restricted area, when the avalanche hit at 3:30 p.m.

The other member of the party was not buried and was able to partially extricate Galloway.

After repeated attempts of resuscitation were unsuccessful the man reported Galloway’s death to parks staff.

Parks Canada’s efforts to retrieve the body have been hindered by wind and snow conditions.

Motorists are advised the Akamina Parkway may close on short notice to facilitate the recovery.

On the City of Lethbridge’s website, Galloway is described as a commercial landlord who helped build a skate park and organize fundraisers for the Canadian Avalanche Foundation.

He was married and the father of two children.

greg.cowan@sunmedia.ca

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