As athletes and participants at the Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta., square off against each other in competitions, they're also finding friends and learning about the cultures of other teams.
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Earlier this week, some N.W.T. athletes got an email saying people competing in hockey would be staying at the Hockey NWT offices in Yellowknife. Sport North acknowledges that messaging was not ideal, but says facilities are up to par.
The Canada Games Council says it's in an unprecedented position after the Yukon government withdrew the bid to host the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Whitehorse.