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A number of Team Yukon athletes who attended the Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta., and are seen here at the closing ceremonies, will also be competing at the Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. between Feb. 18 and March 5. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis Photography)

Team Yukon ready for Canada Winter Games

Team Yukon will begin its participation at the Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island

A number of Team Yukon athletes who attended the Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta., and are seen here at the closing ceremonies, will also be competing at the Canada Winter Games in P.E.I. between Feb. 18 and March 5. (Courtesy/Sarah Lewis Photography)
The trio of Gareth Hardcastle, Henrik Benzon and John Nakel were among the early arrivals in Dawson City, marching in together at about 1 a.m. on Feb. 15, behind only the fastest of the foot racers as well as Yukoner Jessie Gladish who was fastest overall on a fat-tire bike. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Fair weather and true grit allow for many 430-mile Arctic ultra finishers

Racers on longest route trickle in to Dawson between Feb. 12 and 17

The trio of Gareth Hardcastle, Henrik Benzon and John Nakel were among the early arrivals in Dawson City, marching in together at about 1 a.m. on Feb. 15, behind only the fastest of the foot racers as well as Yukoner Jessie Gladish who was fastest overall on a fat-tire bike. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens carries the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers on Jan. 28. (Jeffrey T. Barnes/Associated Press)

Whitehorse Minor Hockey is excited over Buffalo Sabres deal for Dylan Cozens

Contract extension is worth $49.7 million

Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens carries the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers on Jan. 28. (Jeffrey T. Barnes/Associated Press)
Michelle Phillips scratches lead dogs Lambo and Cleo behind the ears after finishing the 450-Mile Yukon Quest Race to Dawson City. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Michelle Phillips wins Yukon Quest race to Dawson

Phillips and team reached Dawson’s Front Street shortly after 1 a.m. on Feb. 15

Michelle Phillips scratches lead dogs Lambo and Cleo behind the ears after finishing the 450-Mile Yukon Quest Race to Dawson City. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Aiyana O’Shaughnessy seemed a sure winner of the 250-Mile Yukon Quest race to Pelly Crossing as the fastest teams were closing in on its finish around midday on Feb. 13. Her team is pictured here shortly after leaving Whitehorse. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Yukon Quest’s shorter races draw to a close. 450-mile mushers prepare for trek to Dawson

As the 250-Mile race neared its end Aiyana O’Shaughnessy had a solid lead. Luc Tweddle wins 100-miler

Aiyana O’Shaughnessy seemed a sure winner of the 250-Mile Yukon Quest race to Pelly Crossing as the fastest teams were closing in on its finish around midday on Feb. 13. Her team is pictured here shortly after leaving Whitehorse. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
(Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)

Polar Games bring in youth to Whitehorse

Grade 6 students from around the territory gathered together in Whitehorse on…

(Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
The 2023 Yukon Quest is set to start at 11 a.m. on Feb. 11 from Shipyards Park in Whitehorse. (Yukon News file)

Yukon Quest all set for Feb. 11 start

The Shipyards Park startline will likely be crowded as teams begin leaving at 11 a.m.

The 2023 Yukon Quest is set to start at 11 a.m. on Feb. 11 from Shipyards Park in Whitehorse. (Yukon News file)
Thomas Vollmer in action during the Arctic Winter Games. (Courtesy/Jason Wolsky)

At the Arctic Winter Games, the Vollmer siblings ruled

Family will continue competition at the Canada Winter Games

Thomas Vollmer in action during the Arctic Winter Games. (Courtesy/Jason Wolsky)
Special Olympics Yukon Team 23 curlers sweep a rock into the house at the SOBC 2023 Winter Games (Courtesy/Special Olympics British Columbia)

Yukoners win medals at Special Olympics in B.C.

Yukoners participated at the Special Olympics in B.C.

Special Olympics Yukon Team 23 curlers sweep a rock into the house at the SOBC 2023 Winter Games (Courtesy/Special Olympics British Columbia)
Team Yukon competes in table tennis player during the Arctic Winter Games (Sarah Lewis Photography/Team Yukon)

Team Yukon tops medal standings at Arctic Winter Games

Team Yukon won 169 medals at Arctic Winter Games

Team Yukon competes in table tennis player during the Arctic Winter Games (Sarah Lewis Photography/Team Yukon)
The Yukon Arctic Ultra sets off from Shipyards Park in Whitehorse on Feb. 4, 2023. Participants are pictured at the start line for last year’s race on Feb. 3, 2022. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

Racers ready for Yukon Arctic Ultra

Extreme race starts Feb. 4 in Shipyards Park

The Yukon Arctic Ultra sets off from Shipyards Park in Whitehorse on Feb. 4, 2023. Participants are pictured at the start line for last year’s race on Feb. 3, 2022. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Team Yukon snowboard team won medals despite freezing temperatures on Feb. 1. (Courtesy/Team Yukon)

Team Yukon climbs to 85 medals as Arctic Winter Games winds down

Team Yukon winning medals as the games enters the sixth day

Team Yukon snowboard team won medals despite freezing temperatures on Feb. 1. (Courtesy/Team Yukon)
Team Yukon alpine team ended their participation at the Games on a winning streak (Courtesy/Team Yukon)

Team Yukon maintains Arctic Games lead with 82 medals

Team Yukon continues to dominate the medals chart

Team Yukon alpine team ended their participation at the Games on a winning streak (Courtesy/Team Yukon)
Riley Cyre practises for Yukon’s archery team at the Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta., on Jan. 30. The Yukon’s two compound archery teams won gold and bronze on Jan. 31. The barebow squad earned silver. (Sarah Lewis/Team Yukon)

Team Yukon tops 72 medals, holds first place on fourth day of Arctic Winter Games

Team Yukon continued with its impressive run in the Arctic Winter Games

Riley Cyre practises for Yukon’s archery team at the Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta., on Jan. 30. The Yukon’s two compound archery teams won gold and bronze on Jan. 31. The barebow squad earned silver. (Sarah Lewis/Team Yukon)
Team Yukon alpine skiers began the Arctic Winter Games on Jan 30 with the giant slalom (Courtesy/Team Yukon)

Team Yukon leads medals chart at Arctic Winter Games

The team has a total of 17 medals

Team Yukon alpine skiers began the Arctic Winter Games on Jan 30 with the giant slalom (Courtesy/Team Yukon)
Yukon’s junior male futsal team played their first game at the Arctic Winter Games on Jan. 29 in Wood Buffalo, Alberta with a 6-1 win over Team Alaska. (Sarah Lewis/Team Yukon)

Yukon futsal team defeats Alaska on first day of Arctic Winter Games

Team Yukon started the Arctic Winter Games (AWG) on Jan. 29 by competing in three games – futsal, hockey and curling.

Yukon’s junior male futsal team played their first game at the Arctic Winter Games on Jan. 29 in Wood Buffalo, Alberta with a 6-1 win over Team Alaska. (Sarah Lewis/Team Yukon)
Snowboarders pose at the last Switch Ride meet-up on Jan. 8. The next meet is scheduled for Jan. 29. (Courtesy/Switch Ride via Facebook)

Yukon’s Switch Ride Collective giving free lessons to gender-diverse, BIPOC snowboarders

The next meet-up is on Jan. 29

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Snowboarders pose at the last Switch Ride meet-up on Jan. 8. The next meet is scheduled for Jan. 29. (Courtesy/Switch Ride via Facebook)
Team Yukon takes part in the opening ceremony of the 2018 Arctic Winter Games that were held in the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories, the last time the games were held prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 230 Team Yukon athletes and cultural contingent members will be making their way to the 2023 games beginning Jan. 29 in Wood Buffalo, Alta. (Sarah Lewis/Team Yukon)

Team Yukon gets set for Arctic Winter Games

It’s the first AWG since 2018

Team Yukon takes part in the opening ceremony of the 2018 Arctic Winter Games that were held in the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories, the last time the games were held prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 230 Team Yukon athletes and cultural contingent members will be making their way to the 2023 games beginning Jan. 29 in Wood Buffalo, Alta. (Sarah Lewis/Team Yukon)
Attendees are seen gathered in downtown Whitehorse during the 1972 Arctic Winter Games. The full video can be found on the National Film Board’s website. (Screenshot/National Film Board)

Video footage of 1972 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse digitized

The National film Board (NFB) of Canada has published the first four editions of the games from 1970 to 1976

Attendees are seen gathered in downtown Whitehorse during the 1972 Arctic Winter Games. The full video can be found on the National Film Board’s website. (Screenshot/National Film Board)
Noah Connell joined Lakehead University cross-country ski team last fall. (Credit/Noah Connell)

Yukon athletes join varsity programs

Noah Connell has been skiing since he was 4. When he was selected by Lakehead University Thunderwolves to join their cross-country ski team, Noah said it was a dream come true.

Noah Connell joined Lakehead University cross-country ski team last fall. (Credit/Noah Connell)