Milo Martin, 18-year-old who ‘made space for everybody,’ passes away
Milo Martin, an 18-year-old Yellowknifer, passed away on Saturday. Milo's devastated family remembers him for his remarkable ability to connect with people.
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Elke Richter remembered as a ‘warm and welcoming’ restaurateur
Elke Richter, who owned Yellowknife restaurant Elke’s Table, passed away at the age of 61. She is remembered for her smile, humour, and of course, her cooking.
Bob MacQuarrie, former Yellowknife MLA, passes away aged 86
Former Yellowknife MLA Bob MacQuarrie, known for his teaching and lyrics as much as his contribution to NWT politics, has passed away at the age of 86.
NWT prospector and pilot who met Elvis and Beatles passes away
Carl Clouter, a man who flew for decades in the North, helped to start a mining company, and shared a stage with the Beatles, has passed away at the age of 78.
‘It’s a great loss.’ Remembering Sahtu Elder Gabriel Kochon
Dene Elder Gabriel Kochon is the first person to have died from Covid-19 in the NWT. Friends and family remember his powerful legacy.
‘Feel good is free.’ Ron Rosnawski remembered
Ron Rosnawski, known as Arcade Ron to a generation of youth in 1990s Yellowknife, passed away at the age of 67. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday.
Always laughing, always a leader: Kristine McLeod remembered
Northerners remembered the legacy left by Gwich'in Deputy Grand Chief Kristine McLeod as the Beaufort Delta mourned her sudden passing this past Sunday.
Clem Paul remembered as Métis advocate and hero
Clem Paul, a Yellowknife welder and Medal of Bravery recipient, fought for Métis rights in the NWT while remaining a family man. He passed away last week.
Thomas Berger, whose inquiry gave northerners a voice, passes away
Thomas Berger, whose Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry created a new standard of consultation involving Indigenous northerners, has passed away. He was 88.
Remembering the NWT’s first elected speaker
David Searle, a lawyer and politician said to have been instrumental in bringing a representative, fully elected government to the NWT, has passed away.
Celebration of Charles Elgoyhen’s life set for Sunday
Friends of the late Charles Elgoyhen are to hold a celebration of his life at Yellowknife's Raven Pub on Sunday, January 31.
Paul Delorey, former speaker and curling ‘cornerstone,’ passes away
"He leaves behind a legacy that will last forever." Paul Delorey, the former Hay River North MLA and Speaker of the House, has passed away at the age of 71.