Paraglider dies in crash near Canmore, Alberta

A paraglider died after crashing into Ha Ling Peak in Alberta on January 18, with RCMP confirming the male was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation but deemed non-criminal. Authorities, including Kananaskis Emergency Services, responded to the incident, and an autopsy is pending. Hang-gliding and paragliding are federally regulated, with designated takeoff and landing points in the area, but Alberta Parks does not issue individual flight permits.