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The Coaching Association of Canada says coaches need mental health skills to help athletes. Training is underway in Whitehorse for coaches. It continues until April 2. (Courtesy/Karl Manzi Bicamumpaka)

Mental health training for coaches organized in Whitehorse

Local coaches trained on mental health in Whitehorse

The Coaching Association of Canada says coaches need mental health skills to help athletes. Training is underway in Whitehorse for coaches. It continues until April 2. (Courtesy/Karl Manzi Bicamumpaka)
A racer is greeted by her family along the race path during a previous Chilkat Challenge Triathlon in Haines, Alaska. (Courtesy/Chilkat Challenge Triathlon) A racer is greeted by her family along the race path during a previous Chilkat Challenge Triathlon in Haines, Alaska. (Courtesy/Chilkat Challenge Triathlon)

Chilkat Challenge Triathlon returns

Registration now open for the July 2 event in Haines, Alaska

A racer is greeted by her family along the race path during a previous Chilkat Challenge Triathlon in Haines, Alaska. (Courtesy/Chilkat Challenge Triathlon) A racer is greeted by her family along the race path during a previous Chilkat Challenge Triathlon in Haines, Alaska. (Courtesy/Chilkat Challenge Triathlon)
A skier soars during Freestyle Yukon’s Yukon Champs held March 25 and 26 at Mount Sima in Whitehorse. (Mark Kelly/Freestyle Yukon)

Freestyle skiers take on the slopes and big air at Yukon Champs

More than 20 take part in two day event

A skier soars during Freestyle Yukon’s Yukon Champs held March 25 and 26 at Mount Sima in Whitehorse. (Mark Kelly/Freestyle Yukon)
Three young fans cheer on their team during the women’s division final game. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

Game On! Yukon Native Hockey Tournament returns

A record 56 teams take to the ice in Whitehorse

Three young fans cheer on their team during the women’s division final game. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
Racers from the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay head south on Haines Highway during the first leg of the race the last time it was held on June 15, 2019. The 2023 race will be held June 17. (Yukon News file)

1,000 riders register for Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay

Event set for June 17

Racers from the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay head south on Haines Highway during the first leg of the race the last time it was held on June 15, 2019. The 2023 race will be held June 17. (Yukon News file)
A gymnast performs during the Yukon Gymnastics Championships. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis)

Athletes shine at Yukon Gymnastics Championships

Gymnasts impressed with their performances

A gymnast performs during the Yukon Gymnastics Championships. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis)
Cole Digel of Whitehorse skied the 32K category at the Buckwheat International Ski Classic as the Everlasting Gobstopper, taking the award for best costume at the race. (Courtesy/Andrew Cremeta)

Skiers take on the trails at Log Cabin, B.C. in the 2023 Buckwheat International Ski Classic

Whitehorse dominates the 32 km category

Cole Digel of Whitehorse skied the 32K category at the Buckwheat International Ski Classic as the Everlasting Gobstopper, taking the award for best costume at the race. (Courtesy/Andrew Cremeta)
Michael Sumner is seen at the 2023 Canada Winter Games with his coach Tanya Sage. (Courtesy/Trevor Twardochleb)

Team Yukon’s Michael Sumner lights up Canada Winter Games

Athlete, coach and mission staff look back on Sumner’s Canada Games career

Michael Sumner is seen at the 2023 Canada Winter Games with his coach Tanya Sage. (Courtesy/Trevor Twardochleb)
Team Yukon badminton athletes in action at the Canada Winter Games (Courtesy/Team Yukon)

Team Yukon athletes win awards, final games as Canada Winter Games end

Team Yukon athletes win awards, final games as Canada Winter Games end

Team Yukon badminton athletes in action at the Canada Winter Games (Courtesy/Team Yukon)
Special Olympics figure skater Michael Summer won gold on March 2 at the Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. (Courtesy/Team Yukon)

Team Yukon bags gold, bronze medals at Canada Winter Games in P.E.I.

Hardware awarded in Special Olympics figure skating and judo

Special Olympics figure skater Michael Summer won gold on March 2 at the Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. (Courtesy/Team Yukon)
Team Yukon’s Ella Johnston is seen on the ice at the Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. The team picked up a 6-1 win against the N.W.T. (Courtesy/Facebook Matthew Murnaghan, Canada Games Council)

Team Yukon in action as Canada Games enter Day 12

Events continue in Prince Edward Island

Team Yukon’s Ella Johnston is seen on the ice at the Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. The team picked up a 6-1 win against the N.W.T. (Courtesy/Facebook Matthew Murnaghan, Canada Games Council)
Biathletes Cole Germain and Cheyenne Tirschmann won Team Yukon’s first medal at the competition. (Courtesy/Team Yukon)

New Yukon athletes arrive P.E.I. for the Canada Winter Games

Week 2 of competition gets underway

Biathletes Cole Germain and Cheyenne Tirschmann won Team Yukon’s first medal at the competition. (Courtesy/Team Yukon)
Cole Germain and Cheyenne Tirschmann are seen after receiving their bronze medals at the Canada Winter Games. They were the first medals of the games to be awarded to Team Yukon. The Yukon biathletes won them in the single mixed relay event. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis Photography)

Team Yukon wins first medal at Canada Winter Games

Biathletes Cheyenne Tirschmann and Cole Germain bring home bronze in single mixed relay

Cole Germain and Cheyenne Tirschmann are seen after receiving their bronze medals at the Canada Winter Games. They were the first medals of the games to be awarded to Team Yukon. The Yukon biathletes won them in the single mixed relay event. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis Photography)
Gavin McKenna is seen in action on the ice at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis Photography)

Yukon hockey phenom Gavin McKenna breaks Canada Winter Games points record

Team Yukon’s flag bearer banked a record-setting 29 points in six games

Gavin McKenna is seen in action on the ice at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis Photography)
Team Yukon’s freestyle team competes in Big Air at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. The team is travelling to New Brunswick for their next freestyle event at Crabbe Mountain. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis Photography)

Team Yukon in action on sixth day of Canada Winter Games

Officials report another beautiful day, despite a light sports schedule

Team Yukon’s freestyle team competes in Big Air at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. The team is travelling to New Brunswick for their next freestyle event at Crabbe Mountain. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis Photography)
Racers from the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay head south on the Haines Highway during the first leg of the race the last time it was held on June 15, 2019. Organizers have announced the 2023 race is planned to go ahead on June 17, with registration opening March 15. (Yukon News file)

Haines Junction to Haines, Alaska bike relay returns June 17

Registration opens March 15 with spots for 1,200 cyclists

Racers from the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay head south on the Haines Highway during the first leg of the race the last time it was held on June 15, 2019. Organizers have announced the 2023 race is planned to go ahead on June 17, with registration opening March 15. (Yukon News file)
Team Yukon defeats the Northwest Territories 9-2 in a game at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Charlottetown, P.E.I. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis Photography)

Team Yukon defeats P.E.I. in Canada Games hockey action

Territory moves on to qualification round

Team Yukon defeats the Northwest Territories 9-2 in a game at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Charlottetown, P.E.I. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis Photography)
Team Yukon defeats the Northwest Territories 9-2 in their most recent game at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Charlottetown, P.E.I. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis Photography)

Team Yukon in action at Canada Winter Games in P.E.I.

Team Yukon seeing success at Canada Winter Games

Team Yukon defeats the Northwest Territories 9-2 in their most recent game at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Charlottetown, P.E.I. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis Photography)
Members of Team Yukon wave the territory’s flag as they march into the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. on Feb. 18. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis Photography)

Team Yukon begins competition at Canada Winter Games in P.E.I.

The territory’s athletes will compete in 15 of the 20 sports happening at the national event

Members of Team Yukon wave the territory’s flag as they march into the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. on Feb. 18. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis Photography)
Quest 450-mile second place finisher Mille Porsild leave the start line in Whitehorse. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Yukon Quest reports fast times and healthy dogs as last mushers reach Dawson

Course and weather conditions favourable but still challenge with “Quest magic” ops manager says

Quest 450-mile second place finisher Mille Porsild leave the start line in Whitehorse. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)