Alpine
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Legendary alpinists gather in Calgary for sudsy speaker seriesAlpinist Jim Elzinga joins Global News Calgary to discuss his epic ascent of Mount Alberta and the upcoming Guardians of the Ice speaker series which features five legendary alpinists and Banded Peak’s thirst quenching Mount Alberta New England Pale Ale. The event happens April 20.Apr 8, 2023
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February 2020 Coach of the Month: Ron StruchManitoba's Special Olympics Alpine Skiing Head Coach, Ron Struch has been selected as Global's February Coach of the Month.SportsMar 10, 2020
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Big White Ski Resort believes World Cup Snowboard Cross bid looks promisingBig White is hoping to host the 2020 FIS World Cup Snowboard Cross, and an inspector was recently at the site to have a closer look.CanadaDec 4, 2018
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A first look at the 130-metre Whistler-Blackcomb suspension bridge is not for the faint of heartConstruction crews are braving the heights to build Whistler's newest attraction.Jun 13, 2018
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In photos: Athletes from across north America take part in Sunridge Ski Cross ChallengeOver 120 ski cross athletes from across north America are hoping to make history at Edmonton's Sunridge Ski Area.CanadaJan 8, 2017
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World’s best in crazy sport of Ski Cross battle in AlbertaThe sport of Ski Cross has grown from four races worldwide a decade ago to 16 World Cup races this season.SportsJan 22, 2016
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German woman trampled to death by cows in SwitzerlandPolice say the cows, apparently seeking to protect their calves, trampled the woman.WorldAug 1, 2015
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11 injured as train cars derail in Swiss AlpsThree train cars derailed and 11 people were injured Wednesday after a landslide hit a mountain train in the Swiss Alps, police said.WorldAug 13, 2014
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French police detain man over 2012 Alpine killingsFrench police detained a 48-year-old man on Tuesday — the first French arrest linked to the grisly shooting deaths of a British-Iraqi man and three others in the French Alps nearly 18 months ago.WorldFeb 18, 2014
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