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The popular cross-country ski event was cancelled due to insufficient snowfall last year.

Eight students completed the program, which is offered in partnership with Keewaytinook Okimakanak.

First snowfall could begin before midnight on Saturday, with up to 15 centimetres more called for on Sunday.

The school board says it would love to see more than 400 students enroll this year.

Around 500 students are expected to enroll across the board.

Plans to build a new three story facility for the Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig Aboriginal Health Access Centre are set to begin as the snow melts.

Lakehead led by three after one quarter but dropped a 19-point decision to the visiting Gee-Gees despite a 21-point performance by Nathan Bilamu.

Lakehead, making their return from the Christmas break, found themselves in tough against the top team in the country.

Thunder Bay and Dryden also picked up SIJHL wins on Friday night.