Hiker airlifted to hospital after 30-metre fall in Canmore backcountry

STARS air ambulance responded after a woman fell more than 30 metres while hiking in the backcountry nearCanmore, Alta., Saturday.

The air ambulance was dispatched at approximately 3:30 p.m.to assist members of Canmore Fire-Rescue and Alpine Helicopter, a STARS spokesperson said.

The woman was taken to Foothills Hospital in Calgary in stable condition shortly after 5 p.m.

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