Drivers warned to watch for wildlife on Trans-Canada highway

Parks Canada says the heavy snowfall over the last little while is clogging up some of the barriers that keep animals off the roads and is advising motorists to keep an eye out for wildlife wandering across the Trans-Canada Highway.

Parks officials say snow has filled up some of the Texas gates which is allowing wildlife to access the highway.

Officials are urging motorists to stay alert for wildlife on the road, in ditches and at interchanges, especially on the entrance and exit ramps to the Banff townsite.

Parks Canada crews are removing snow from around and under the Texas gates but say it will take time and the work will likely not be completed before the weekend.