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Return of the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival sees good conditions for athletesParticipants came from across Canada and even the United States to participate in the various events, such as the 55-kilometre, 31-kilometre, 13-kilometre, two-kilometre and four-kilometre races.CanadaFeb 8, 2020
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Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival forced to cancel 2019 event due to extreme coldAlberta is expected to remain in the grips of a deep freeze, which means the 30th annual cross-country ski event has been forced to cancel its main ski events Friday and Saturday.WeatherFeb 5, 2019
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Accessible SUV stolen from Edmonton double-amputee skier ahead of race eventAn Edmonton man training for the Canadian Birkie Ski Festival as a double amputee has lost thousands of dollars of ski equipment after his accessible SUV was stolen.CrimeJan 20, 2019
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Late snowfall means “perfect” conditions at Canadian BirkebeinerIn 2016, the event was cancelled due to low amounts of snow and icy trails. The following year, Canadian Birkebeiner Society president Mark Ryan said the event was again almost cancelled because of weather conditions.CanadaFeb 11, 2018
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Warm weather challenging winter activities in EdmontonEdmonton prides itself on being a winter city, but with above seasonal temperatures and little snow so far this year, organizers of winter events and activities are starting to sweat.ConsumerFeb 7, 2016
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Warm winter weather forces the cancellation of the Canadian BirkebeinerLow snow and icy trails have forced the cancellation of the upcoming Canadian Birkebeiner in Edmonton.CanadaFeb 6, 2016
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