For Jasper Willkomm, everything was looking good for his Team NT U18 curling squad hot off an 8-2 win over Team Nunavut on Tuesday.

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Jasper said the competition is fierce at the 2023 Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta., though in large part that may be due to an age gap.

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On the other side, the NWT junior girls were off to a 4-0 start after besting Nunavut 14-2.

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One challenge her team has been working to put behind them is getting used to the new ice.

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Alex Testart-Campbell said itSA国际影视传媒檚 been an adjustment to get used to the time management and scheduling with buses and whatnot, but sheSA国际影视传媒檚 enjoying the Games.

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Brooke Smith said itSA国际影视传媒檚 a really cool experience to be in Wood Buffalo for the Games.

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They were set to face Alberta North again the next morning, whom they all agreed was their toughest competition.