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Mushers kick off Ivakkak race

Teams start 328km trek to Tasiujaq under blue skies but stop at Tunulik due to white out conditions

Eleven dog teams and their mushers kicked off the 2025 Ivakkak race in Kangiqsualujjuaq on Wednesday to start their 328-kilometre journey to the finish line in Tasiujaq. The race was supposed to begin Monday, but weather conditions caused delays.

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Soccer day in Iqaluit

The under-18 boys’ soccer team scrimmages Saturday in the Inuksuk High School gym for Soccer Day in Iqaluit. The event attracted dozens of young athletes eager for skill-challenging drills, games and lots of pizza. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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Hurry hard!

Colton Whalen, 7, runs a drill during his first-ever curling lesson with instructor Sadie Pinksen. He’s taking part in the Little Rocks program, hosted Monday nights by the Iqaluit Curling Club for children aged six to 12. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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Sweet jump!

Eliyah Qaqasiq, 6, gets air on a jump on the hill leading to the Nakasuk School grounds earlier this week. He was sliding with his brother Nathan Qaqasiq, 5, and his grandmother, Rhoda Pudloo. “It’s lots of fun,” said Pudloo. “Even the adults love it.” (Photo by Daron Letts)