New Biathlon Yukon facility set to open ahead of 2026 Arctic Winter Games
Whitehorse, YT - Biathlon Yukon will soon have a new $2.9 million facility, thanks to joint funding from the federal and territorial governments, with the building set to open ahead of the 2026 Arctic Winter Games. The new facility will replace Biathlon Yukon's current building, which the Yukon Government notes has rea...
Feb 19, 2025
Team Yukon returns to Scotties Tournament of Hearts with revamped lineup
Whitehorse, YT - Team Yukon is back at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with skip Bayly Scoffin leading a revamped squad. Scoffin is joined by a new lineup that includes Raelyn Helston as vice-skip, Kerry Foster moving to second and Bailey Horte stepping in as lead. Kim Tuor, last year's lead, will serve as the altern...
Feb 12, 2025
Whitehorse's Gavin McKenna named WHL Player of the Month
Whitehorse, YT - Whitehorse-born hockey star Gavin McKenna has been named WHL Player of the Month for January, his second time earning the title this season. The 17-year-old Medicine Hat Tigers forward racked up 26 points, 7 goals and 19 assists, in 11 games since returning from the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship....
Feb 07, 2025
Veteran Michelle Phillips wins Yukon Quest 450-mile race
Whitehorse, YT - Veteran musher Michelle Phillips claimed victory in the 2025 Yukon Quest 450-mile race, crossing the finish line at 8:42 p.m. with 10 dogs. Phillips' performance capped off a thrilling race, with Jessie Royer finishing in second place at 11:10 p.m., arriving with 11 dogs. The race for fourth and fifth ...
Feb 06, 2025
In Photos: Yukon Quest 2025 kicks off in Teslin
Whitehorse, YT - A crowd gathered despite the -32 C weather in Teslin for the start of Yukon Quest 2025 kicking off the familiar dog sled race with an unfamiliar route. Many spectators packed into the Yukon Motel and Restaurant to warm up ahead of the official 1 p.m. start. Erik Oline was the first musher to pass throu...
Feb 03, 2025
