CAC changes name to Avalanche Canada

Posted Oct 2, 2014 7:32 am.

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The Canadian Avalanche Centre is getting a makeover.

The organization is changing its name to Avalanche Canada and unveiling a new logo.

A special event will take place Thursday morning at the Max Bell building in Banff.

The announcement comes as the former CAC celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Banff is also currently hosting the International Snow Science Workshop: a conference for avalanche safety researchers and practitioners from around the globe.

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