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Competitors in Snowboard Yukon’s Yukon Champs are seen at Mount Sima during the April 1 and 2 competitions. (Snowboard Yukon/Facebook)

Snowboarders take on Mount Sima in Yukon Champs

Close to 30 competitors test their skills in style events and snowboard cross

Competitors in Snowboard Yukon’s Yukon Champs are seen at Mount Sima during the April 1 and 2 competitions. (Snowboard Yukon/Facebook)
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)
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)
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)
The Yukon Quest sled dog races departed Shipyards Park in Whitehorse on Feb. 11. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

In Photos: The Yukon Quest departs Whitehorse

Mushers on the 100, 250 and 450 mile trails left Whitehorse on Feb. 11.

The Yukon Quest sled dog races departed Shipyards Park in Whitehorse on Feb. 11. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
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)
The Haines Glacier Bears took on the F.H. Collins Warriors in the senior girls’ final on Dec. 10 at F.H. Collins Secondary School. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

Jamie Shaw Memorial Basketball Tournament returns at full throttle

Eighteen games played over four days at F.H. Collins Secondary School

The Haines Glacier Bears took on the F.H. Collins Warriors in the senior girls’ final on Dec. 10 at F.H. Collins Secondary School. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)
Athletes watch a competitor perform on the freestyle moguls at Mount Sima during the 2007 Canada Winter Games. The territory’s withdraw from the bid to host the 2027 Canada Winter Games has raised questions in the legislature. (File Photo)

Grappling with the Games

2027 Canada Games bid withdrawl focus of debate

Athletes watch a competitor perform on the freestyle moguls at Mount Sima during the 2007 Canada Winter Games. The territory’s withdraw from the bid to host the 2027 Canada Winter Games has raised questions in the legislature. (File Photo)
U.S. racer Hunter Eid was the fastest man in the Mount Sima slalom race on Nov. 19, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)

FIS alpine races hosted in territory for the first time

Sima welcomes international skiers

U.S. racer Hunter Eid was the fastest man in the Mount Sima slalom race on Nov. 19, 2022. (Dana Hatherly/Yukon News)