COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of a popular winter event just outside Edmonton.

Participants 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.

Alberta 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.