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July 21, 2008
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Whitehorse Glacier Bears win pair of bronze medals at swim nationals Local swimmers Bronwyn Pasloski, Alexandra Gabor and Mackenzie Downing all produced medals in the 2008 Summer Nationals held in Winnipeg last weekend.
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Yukoners represent Canada at orienteering championships It was a highlight filled week for Yukoners Lee Hawkings and Colin Abbott, who tested their skills as orienteerers for the first time in an international competition.
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The Crew finishes on top in A division of Dustball tourney Singles and doubles were all the Crew needed to take control of the championship game in the women's A division against the Chilkoot Chillers at the 26th annual Dustball Tournament.
July 18, 2008
- Casa Loma ends Cinderwood's undefeated streak at Whitehorse hockey league Wednesday night's Whitehorse Summer Hockey League action saw the Casa Loma handily defeat Cinderwood's young squad by a score of 11-4.
- Eighty orienteerers take part in Wednesday meet A large turnout of 80 people came out to enjoy a beautiful evening of orienteering on the Yukon College map.
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VeloNorth race provides steep competition for cyclists It was literally an up hill battle for a good portion of Wednesday's Range Road Road Race as participants tackled one of the more difficult courses in the VeloNorth cycling series.
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Tour de Whitehorse to be held on July 25; event celebrates sixth year Three days and three stages will highlight this year's Tour de Whitehorse, which will begin on July 25.
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Level 3 squash coach to teach 2008 Junior Squash Camp Squash enthusiasts looking to refine their skills or simply take up the game are in for a treat as Squash Yukon is set to host the 2008 Junior Squash Camp.
July 17, 2008
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Yukoner shows off his talent at World Orienteering Championships Brent Langbakk is well accomplished in the sport of orienteering.
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Northwestel test event showcases weightlifting talent There was a certain electricity in the air as hometown weightlifting favourites Jeane Lassen and Emily Quarton made their way out onto the platform Wednesday at Whitehorse's Gold Rush Inn.
July 16, 2008
- Weather and personal bests highlight Intersport 5-km run and walk event The running gods were smiling on Tuesday night at the weekly Intersport 5 km run and race walk.
- Dawson triathlon raises around $4,000 for women's shelter Around $4,000 was raised at the fourth annual Dawson City Triathlon, which was held on Saturday.
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2008 Dustball Slo-pitch Tournament to begin on Thursday Softball fans in Whitehorse will have no shortage of games to take in this weekend as the 26th annual Dustball Slo-pitch Tournament is scheduled to begin Thursday.
July 15, 2008
- Yukoner wins bronze at world junior swim meet The second FINA World Junior Swimming Championships concluded Sunday in Monterrey, Mexico.
- Great times posted at this year's Yukon Adventure Challenge; race held Saturday There were plenty of winners at the third annual Yukon Adventure Challenge, which showcased the Yukon's talent in the sport.
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Two Yukoners excel at week-long Yellowknife tennis camp Two of the Yukon's most talented junior tennis stars are playing that much better after attending a week-long camp in Yellowknife.
July 14, 2008
- Capital Cup tennis tournament to renew rivalry between Whitehorse and Juneau Tennis Yukon is set to host the revived Capital Cup tennis tournament on July 25-27.
- Yukoner Danielle Marcotte to defend title at junior Canadian shooting championships Yukoner Danielle Marcotte is set to defend her title at the 2008 Canadian National Pistol Championships.
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Whitehorse reclaims Whisky Cup at weekend golf tourney The Whisky Cup is returning to Whitehorse after the tournament's Canadian contingent got the close two-point victory Saturday at Mountainview Golf Course.
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Carcross hosts third annual Yukon Adventure Challenge It was a gruelling 12 to 18 hours for most of the participants in Saturday's Yukon Adventure Challenge, but no matter how long it took to complete the course, it was quite an accomplishment for all those who finished the race.
July 11, 2008
- Total Trac Yukon score 8 points in the Mountainview commercial golf league Team Match was the format for this week Men's commercial league golf at the Mountainview Club and big winners were Total Trac Yukon, Matco Transportation and Irving Collision.
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Registration open for the annual Yukon River Trail Marathon The 10th anniversary of the Yukon River Trail Marathon takes place this year on August 3. Participants who had registered by July 1 were entered in an early bird draw for a round trip airfare courtesy of Air North.
- Whitehorse Glacier Bears have great meet in Richmond Twelve swimmers in the Whitehorse Glacier Bears program went up against B.C.'s finest in a four-day provincial competition, which was held in Richmond.