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7/30/2010
Kevin Costner is back in Alberta for another appearance at a major country music festival that was marred by tragedy last year.
A woman died and many were injured when a freak wind blew down the stage at the Big Valley Jamboree near Camrose in 2009.
The musician and actor held a news conference at Edmonton International Airport today where he talked about how he and his band were waiting backstage when the wind hit and he became trapped under some netting.
When Costner finally worked himself free, he ran to help the band's road manager, who was seriously injured.
Costner says he held him in his arms and tried to staunch the bleeding.
Costner says he and his band members still tense up when they're performing outside and the weather appears to turn nasty.
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