The Hay River Ski Club will operate as usual this winter, but after that its fate is unclear. Boast told CBC News in an email that as a non-government organization, the ski club could apply for funding from a number of other MACA funding pots. The Hay River Figure Skating Club and the Hay River Hockey Association are two other groups who will no longer benefit from lottery revenues. Biathlon, skiing and snowshoeing are activities people in Hay River can take part in at the Hay River Ski Club. (Hay River Ski Club)Having the Hay River Ski Club host events like the Arctic Winter Games allows athletes from across the territory to compete and be included in territorial sport.

Source: CBC News September 01, 2021 10:52 UTC