Fort Simpson’s recreation upgrades open up
Fort Simpson has a new playground, refurbished gym, and a splash pad on the way. Staff say they're working hard to maintain a rec centre that's getting old.
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‘Now is the time to do this.’ Councillors support aquatic centre
Ahead of a residents' vote, councillors backed Yellowknife's proposed aquatic centre. City staff say it would be used by all demographics and the demand exists.
Learning table tennis helps hockey goalies, NWT pilot suggests
Table tennis lessons sharpen hockey goalies' on-ice skills, a pilot program involving NWT youth suggests. The program will expand to more communities in 2022.
City makes big aquatic centre pitch to residents on Tuesday
New Yellowknife aquatic centre plans will be set out in a webcast on Tuesday. The city told residents, who must approve borrowing some of the money, to tune in.
Making northern history, Galusha eyes Olympic curling berth
NWT curler Kerry Galusha and her team have cleared one hurdle in their quest to make Canada's 2022 Olympic roster. The second big challenge is coming up.
Watch an epic flyboarding adventure at McNallie Creek Falls
Tanner Klochko and friends accomplished his dream of riding a flyboard in the NWT's McNallie Creek. They call it "the most epic adventure." Take a look.
Team Galusha ‘prepare in a different way’ for Olympic pre-trial
NWT curler Kerry Galusha and her team have overcome injuries, position changes, and a lack of ice to practise on while preparing for an Olympic "pre-pre-trial."
For the first time, NWT pups take on dog agility regionals
Reo and Timber are NWT trailblazers: the first dogs from Yellowknife's agility club to reach regionals in Alberta. They both "did so well," their owner said.
Watch: A rider’s-eye view of Yellowknife’s new pump track
Head on board with Oliver, a rider at Yellowknife's mountain bike pump track, which just opened outside Bristol Pit.
Hay River ski club says funding change threatens future
Hay River's ski club worries for its survival after a funding change. The GNWT said the club's unusual funding mechanism had to end for the sake of consistency.
Watch: Run-off drama in Extreme Duck Racing final
Extreme Duck Racing's finale went down to the wire as six ducks needed a run-off to decide two prizes. The winner scooped a $1,000 Canadian Tire gift card.
Galusha gets ‘pre-pre-trial’ shot at eventual Olympic curling berth
Kerry Galusha and her team will take part in up to three events that just might get the NWT's curlers to the Olympics. She says it's an unprecedented chance.