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Tag: Birkebeiner Warrior

Posted on February 11, 2022February 10, 2022

Ole Heie…a True Birkebeiner Warrior

Ole Heie, endurance skier who passed away July 2021

Young distance skier, Ole Heie’s memory was honoured last month with an event organized by the Heie Family and the Camrose Ski Club.  Tragically, Ole passed away suddenly last summer on a running trail at the age of 12, leaving his family, friends, and teammates devastated.  The “Ski Like Ole Lapapalooza” In-Person & Virtual Ski …

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