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Snowboarding Albertans top risk stakes

January 16, 2003
Source: Calgary Herald
Original story - link verified on January 16, 2003

The Canadian Institute for Health Information says one in every four severe injuries caused by sports or other activities in 2000-01 took place in Alberta. Snowboarding was the most risky winter sport. Downhill skiing and snowmobiling came in close behind.

Related stories: accidents in the mountains

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