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Train Finally Arrives in Churchill

Train Finally Arrives in Churchill

A freight train loaded with food and supplies pulled into Churchill three weeks late on Monday afternoon. Since March 1st, trains have been unable to travel the heavily snow - drifted train tracks than wind there way to Churchill. Two massive blizzards had virtually...

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March Polar Bear Airlift

March Polar Bear Airlift

A very rare sight to see an airlift this time of year of a mother and cub polar bear out to the ice pack. The immense amount of snow has even made travel for polar bears difficult. Mothers and cubs can emerge from their dens in March though most families are spotted...

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Yellowknife Aurora Borealis

Yellowknife Aurora Borealis

This video footage from Tony Kwong in Yellowknife of the magical aurora borealis was posted by CBC NWt. We've seen some unbelievable northern lights this season in between the fierce storms! Enjoy.

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Report from Churchill: October 22, 2010

Report from Churchill: October 22, 2010

A pretty calm day in the region as the winds subsided somewhat and many groups headed back home while another band of travelers came to town. Cool temperatures just below the freezing mark felt slightly colder with the breeze of the windchill. Guide Karen was out on...

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Report from Churchill: October 21, 2010

Report from Churchill: October 21, 2010

High winds once again prevented the remaining ships out at five-fathom hole in the Hudson Bay from entering the Churchill River and docking at the port to load grain. Churchill often has prevailing northerly winds though these heavy prolonged gusts this early in the...

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Report from Churchill: October 20,2010

Report from Churchill: October 20,2010

Cold Northerly winds reaching 60kph continued throughout the day reaching top speed by late afternoon. Conditions made animal tracking a bit difficult. Periodic snow squalls continued to carpet the tundra and make all animals feel more at home...especially the...

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