Sports

Bare bones Percy to run as always

DAWSON CITYThe Percy is going back to its roots after nearly going bankrupt last year.Thursday a slimmed-down version of the 30th annual Percy…

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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.

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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…

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Wilks snags silver in the pipe

GIRDWOOD, AlaskaKayla Wilks didn’t expect much heading into the Arctic Winter Games halfpipe competition Thursday.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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