Lake Louise RCMP said shortly before noon on July 9, emergency services were notified that a man who was with a group of experienced hikers lost his footing and slipped on a patch of snow and ice while climbing. With the assistance of a Parks Canada helicopter, officials said the hiker was found 3,300 feet from the original fall point and succumbed to his injuries.
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In a news release Monday, Lake Louise RCMP noted that they “send their condolences to all involved in this tragedy.” Trending Stories
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Story continues below ad On Monday night, Bruce Kirkland, president and CEO of Lexus of Edmonton, confirmed to Global News that Matt Miller was the man who died. He said Miller worked at the car dealership for 16 years. “It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our principal and good dealer friend, Matt Miller,” read a post on the car dealership’s Facebook page Monday night. In a post on its Facebook page, Lexus of Edmonton confirmed that Matt Miller, the company’s principal, died after a fall in Banff National Park over the weekend. CREDIT: Facebook/Lexus of Edmonton –With files from Phil Heidenreich, Global News © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
