CBC:
Two skiers were killed in an avalanche in northern British Columbia on Monday.
Three other skiers were rescued when the avalanche struck before noon on a mountain about 230 kilometres north of Smithers.
The five skiers were taking part in a helicopter ski trip organized by Last Frontier Heliskiing, an adventure company based in Vernon, B.C.
The group was accompanied by a guide and a helicopter pilot, said Mike Watling, a spokesman for the company. They were not harmed.
Watling would not release the names or home towns of the dead or rescued skiers.
"We are deeply saddened by this incident and our thoughts go out to all those involved," he said.
The company has hired counsellors to help its staff cope with the tragedy.