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September 30, 2012 (Camrose, AB) – Les Parsons, former coach of 2002 Olympic gold medalist Beckie Scott from Vermilion, AB, is the new head coach of cross-country skiing for the University of Alberta’s Augustana Vikings and Camrose Ski Club Junior Vikings who have joined forces reports the CamroseCanadian.com. Parsons brings thirty years of coaching experience and is excited about the challenge of building on the long tradition of cross-country skiing and biathlon in the Camrose region.
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