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Yellowknifer April 13, 2022 edition

Yellowknifer April 13, 2022 edition

NWT residents bag big bucks with lottery wins

NWT residents bag big bucks with lottery wins

Yellowknifer Candace McQuatt has been announced as the winner of $50,000 through a Western 649 draw.
City dissolves sister city relationships

City dissolves sister city relationships

The City of Yellowknife has officially dissolved its sister city relationships after a lack of interaction and the development of technology has left the program deemed as unnecessary.
Jack Works and Denver University Pioneers capture NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship

Jack Works and Denver University Pioneers capture NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship

For the ninth time, the Denver University Pioneers are the champions of men’s college hockey in the U.S.
Arctic Fishing Derby nets $20k for NWT Disabilities Council

Arctic Fishing Derby nets $20k for NWT Disabilities Council

NWT Arctic Anglers hosted its fifth annual Arctic Fishing Derby over the weekend of April 1 to April 3, which resulted in $20,000 in funds raised to help support the NWT Disabilities Council. Denise McKee, executive director of the NWT Disabilities Council, said the event grew “significantly” this year to 145 participants.
City gives go ahead for simplification of parking ticket appeals

City gives go ahead for simplification of parking ticket appeals

Following city council’s meeting on Monday, unanimous approval was given that “administration be directed to do all things necessary” regarding the implementation of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).
No new funding this year for caribou management board

No new funding this year for caribou management board

A Northern caribou management board has failed to secure its desired funding boost for the current fiscal year despite an enthusiastic response from the federal, provincial, territorial and Indigenous governments.
Missing man, Glenn Field, officially declared dead by Yellowknife court

Missing man, Glenn Field, officially declared dead by Yellowknife court

Was last seen in April 2019 at his campsite west of Rolfe Lake
Jessica McVicker’s Northern inspiration

Jessica McVicker’s Northern inspiration

In her 13 years living in the North, Jessica McVicker has developed a deep personal connection with many places in Yellowknife and beyond.
Sports Talk: Jimmy Polson was one of a kind and the best scorekeeper in softball

Sports Talk: Jimmy Polson was one of a kind and the best scorekeeper in softball

If you’ve ever spent any time around Tommy Forrest Ball Park, there are plenty of things you’ll see and hear over the course of a game.