Days after being killed in a mountain biking accident, a well-known intensive-care physician from Edmonton is being remembered for his many contributions as a health-care professional and a community advocate.

Darren Markland, 54, died Sunday while biking the Black Mountain trail network near Nordegg, Alta., about 300 kilometres southwest of Edmonton.

A doctor at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital, Markland became well known in Alberta for his insights regarding the challenges facing the health-care system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

People and organizations from across Canada have taken to social media to share their condolences, including Prime Minister Mark Carney and Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi.

"Deeply saddened by news of the passing of Dr. Darren Markland earlier this week,"

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