An Alberta man has died as a result of a fatal snowmobile accident on Saturday, Apr. 20, on the mountain at Sun Peaks Resort.
A Sun Peaks spokesperson says the accident happened during the Western Canada Hillcross competition and that the ski patrol was at the scene immediately providing medical assistance.
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An air ambulance was called to attend, but the man unfortunately passed away.
As a result of this tragic accident Sun Peaks cancelled the remainder of the Western Canada Hillcross races event.
Further information on the accident is not available at this time.