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Yamal, Greenland teams dominate in table tennis

Yamal, Greenland teams dominate in table tennis

In a reversal of fortunes, Greenland and Yamal, Russia, tiny contingents from faraway lands, have made a name for themselves with a paddle and a ball.
Emotional ride to the podium for Yukon skaters

Emotional ride to the podium for Yukon skaters

SOLDOTNA, AlaskaOne month ago, Yukon figure skater Katie Blaker wanted to quit. The 14-year-old athlete had had enough and was ready to hang up her…

Wilks snags silver in the pipe

GIRDWOOD, AlaskaKayla Wilks didn’t expect much heading into the Arctic Winter Games halfpipe competition Thursday.
Bantams to play NWT for bronze in hockey

Bantams to play NWT for bronze in hockey

A territorial rivalry is in the works for the Yukon bantam boys hockey team at the Arctic Winter Games.
Yukon gymnasts get bronzed, while wrestlers get bruised

Yukon gymnasts get bronzed, while wrestlers get bruised

KENAI, AlaskaYukon’s four diminutive gymnasts, Corey Baxter, Emily Oettli, Brianne Levia and Anna Rivard, managed to finish on the podium…
Third time’s a charm for Daniels

Third time’s a charm for Daniels

SOLDOTNA, AlaskaWhitehorse musher Sophia Daniels finally had a clean run at the Arctic Winter Games. And she’s got the silver ulu to prove it.
Yukon skiers glide to four ulus despite tough conditions

Yukon skiers glide to four ulus despite tough conditions

SOLDOTNA, AlaskaWhen fluffy snowflakes started falling in the Kenai Peninsula region Sunday night, contrary to popular belief, the cross-country…
Alaska dominates in snowshoe meet

Alaska dominates in snowshoe meet

Talk about grueling.After four laps around a soft and punchy 400-metre snow oval at Skyview High School on Monday, most of the snowshoe racers…

Gilday resting before the next giant leap

DAWSON CITYLeela Gilday is finally taking a break of sorts, and the Juno award nominated musician has chosen Dawson City for the near-rest.
Yukon’s cultural ambassadors bring a fresh style to the Games

Yukon’s cultural ambassadors bring a fresh style to the Games

Whitehorse isn’t really known as a hip-hop hotbed.But after the Arctic Winter Games, maybe that will change.