The Arctic Winter Games 2023 highlighted the region and its culture through the spirit of sport to an Wood Buffalo, it’s our Time to Shine!
From January 29-February 4, Wood Buffalo will welcome approximately 2,100 athletes, coaches, mission staff and officials from eight contingents for the 2023 Arctic Winter Games (AWG). The AWG are a high-profile Circumpolar sports competition for northern and arctic athletes. The first Games were held in Yellowknife in 1970, with 500 participants from Yukon, NWT, and Alaska. Participants now come f
That's a wrap on the first Arctic Winter Games in five years.
Thank you, Wood Buffalo!
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What a wonderful recap of the Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games by our Closing Ceremony sponsor Finning Canada!
Thank you ATCO for your continued support of the Arctic Winter Games and for sponsoring the Volunteer Program at the 2023 Games, which helped contribute to a lasting legacy of volunteerism in the region!
02/10/2023
***MERCHANDISE BLOW-OUT UNDERWAY***
The line-up to enter the store has died down and the sale continues throughout the weekend!
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST – IN PERSON ONLY.
February 10 – 12, 2023:
- Friday: 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
Arctic Winter Games Merchandise Store: 10019 Franklin Ave. Fort McMurray.
VERY limited clothing items remain at BLOW-OUT prices (50-70% off)! All clothing inventory will be on the floor.
*We do not have the resources to support online, click and collect orders or holds for this liquidation*
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¼ Zip Sweater - $20 (SOLD OUT)
Plaid Hat - $17
Stripped Hat - $17
Youth Baseball Tee - $15 (SOLD OUT)
Mascot Outline Tee - $12
Mascot Plush - $10
Mascot Pillow - $10
Mitts - $15
Scarf - $15
Toque - $15
Knit Bundle - $40
Seven Sacred Teachings Long Sleeve - $18 (SOLD OUT)
Time to Shine Long Sleeve - $17 (SOLD OUT)
Pride Tee - $10 (SOLD OUT)
Training Top - $15
Christmas Sweater - $28
Volunteer Jacket (Large & XL Only) - $40 (SOLD OUT)
Volunteer Performance Top (XL- # # ) - $10
Women’s Polo - $20
Training Shorts - $15
02/07/2023
**MERCHANDISE BLOW-OUT SALE!**
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST – IN PERSON ONLY.
February 10 – 12, 2023:
- Friday: 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
Arctic Winter Games Merchandise Store: 10019 Franklin Ave. Fort McMurray
VERY limited clothing items remain at BLOW-OUT prices (50-70% off)! All clothing inventory will be on the floor.
*We do not have the resources to support online or click and collect orders for this liquidation*
02/06/2023
We miss you already 👋
02/05/2023
TIME TO SHINE!
What a ride the last week has been watching the circumpolar North come together to celebrate sport and culture for the first time in five years.
Thank you to all of our partners, the Arctic Winter Games International Committee, AWG Board of Directors and staff, volunteers, participants, and everyone supporting the Games: This was possible because of you!
See more Closing Ceremonies presented by Finning 📸 here: https://bit.ly/3kZtZv5
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QUELLE SEMAINE!
Quelle balade la semaine dernière a été de voir le Nord circumpolaire se rassembler pour célébrer le sport et la culture pour la première fois en cinq ans.
Merci à tous nos partenaires, le comité international des Jeux d'hiver de l'Arctique, le conseil d'administration et le personnel de l'AWG, les bénévoles, les participants et tous ceux qui soutiennent les Jeux : cela a été possible grâce à vous !
Voir plus de cérémonies de clôture présentées par Finning 📸 ici : https://bit.ly/3kZtZv5
02/04/2023
Closing out the Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games with a bang. 🎆🎇
Fireworks begin at 6 p.m. Launch sites at Macdonald Island Park and Snye Point Park.
02/04/2023
VOLUNTEER APPRECITATION NIGHT
Join us for the Volunteer Recognition Event happening TONIGHT (Saturday, Feb 4) from 7-10 p.m. at the Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre!
All volunteers are welcome for this family friendly event. There will be bouncy castles, prizes, food, wellness/massage opportunities and merchandise sales at heavily discounted prices.
Thank you to everyone volunteer who helped this week. We couldn’t have done it without you!
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SOIRÉE D'APPRÉCIATION DES BÉNÉVOLES
Joignez-vous à nous pour l'événement de reconnaissance des bénévoles qui aura lieu CE SOIR (samedi 4 février) de 19 h à 22 h. au Centre de sport et de bien-être de Syncrude ! Tous les bénévoles sont les bienvenus pour cet événement familial. Il y aura des châteaux gonflables, des prix, de la nourriture, des opportunités de bien-être/massage et des ventes de marchandises à des prix fortement réduits.
Merci à tous les bénévoles qui ont aidé cette semaine. Nous n'aurions pas pu le faire sans vous!
02/04/2023
What a week it's been!
Final day of competition begins this morning with medal games in volleyball, basketball, futsal, male hockey, cross country ski, and curling.
Here's a look back at some action this past week.
View more at awg2023.org/photos.
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Quelle semaine ça a été!
La dernière journée de compétition commence ce matin avec des matchs de médailles en volley-ball, basket-ball, futsal, hockey masculin, ski de fond et curling.
Voici un retour sur certaines actions de la semaine dernière.
Voir plus sur awg2023.org/photos.