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Iqaluit softball players bat late into the night under new lights – Nunatsiaq News
Sep 4, 2024 New LED lights installed at the city’s ball park allow for late night games Nighttime softball games will no longer be a rare sight in Iqaluit during the fall, now that LED lights have been installed on the city’s diamond. Recently, the Lonely Fans and the Ruthless Babes, two C division teams […]
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2024-2025 High Performance Athlete Grant Call For Applications
August 19, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Sport North Federation are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 High Performance Athlete Grant. The High Performance Athlete Grant provides funding for high performance athletes from the Northwest Territories to assist with costs associated with training and competing in their chosen sport. The […]
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Call for applications: Sport for Social Development Grants
August 19, 2024 The Department of Community and Government Services’ Sport and Recreation Division, is encouraging Nunavut municipalities and non-profit organizations to apply for grants to support the planning and delivery of initiatives with the objectives to: Use sport as a tool for social development. Support women and girls in sport and recreation. Reduce barriers […]
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New Brunswickers ready for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
July 26, 2024 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris begin today, followed by the Paralympics starting on Aug. 28. Seven athletes and five coaches from New Brunswick have been officially selected to represent Team Canada. In addition, three New Brunswickers have been chosen to officiate, while another three will attend as support staff. […]
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Twenty-two Yukon-based projects awarded $895,388 from the Community Development Fund
July 17, 2024 The Government of Yukon has awarded over $895,000 through the Community Development Fund to advance 22 initiatives across the territory. These projects are assessed and selected for funding based on how they will benefit Yukoners, contribute to communities and create economic opportunities. This funding will support projects, events and initiatives that offer […]
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Cultural pride front and centre at Indigenous Summer Games – CKLB Radio
July 2, 2024 A competition, but also a celebration of traditional sports, Indigenous peoples and their culture. Athletes from across the NWT — and further afield — gathered in Yellowknife over the weekend for the 2024 Indigenous Summer Games. Hundreds of youth, parents and adult competitors attended the three-day games at Ecole St. Patrick High […]
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Yukon River Quest set to start with 73 teams registered for race to Dawson – Yukon News
River racers will leave Whitehorse bound for Dawson City on June 26 The Yukon River Quest is set to begin on the riverbanks of the Yukon River at Rotary Park in downtown Whitehorse on June 26. According to a press release, 73 teams have registered to paddle the entire 715-kilometre route up to Dawson City, […]
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QIA Congratulates Mushers of the 2024 Nunavut Quest
Iqaluit, Nunavut –April 25, 2024 The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Nunavut Quest, this year was also a celebration of the 25th year of running the Quest. Ten participants took part and travelled approximately 238 kms over the course of 7 days between Arctic Bay and Pond Inlet. Here […]
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Nunavut Quest kicks off with weekend celebrations in Arctic Bay – Nunatsiaq News
Apr 16, 2024 Nunavut Quest participants from Igloolik and Pond Inlet rolled into Arctic Bay one by one last week. The excitement of Nunavut Quest built as community members rushed to welcome out-of-towners. Families were reunited as they greeted and hugged each other. Ten mushers are signed up to compete in the annual dogsled race […]
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Two cousins and a buddy lead pack in Toonik Tyme snowmobile race – Nunatsiaq News
Apr 15, 2024 There was a friends-and-family finish at the Toonik Tyme snowmobile race April 14, where two cousins finished in first and second place, followed by their buddy in third. Perry Akavak from Pangnirtung won the festival’s annual 240-kilometre Iqaluit-Kimmirut race, roaring across the finish line after about four hours and six minutes with […]
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