Matthew Tremblett, Yellowknifer with brain cancer, passes away
Matthew Tremblett, a Yellowknife resident who helped establish a Brain Tumour Walk in the city to raise awareness of his condition, has passed away. More »
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Longtime NWT pilot Keith Krueger remembered
Keith Krueger, a pilot who spent decades flying in the NWT, was fondly remembered after his passing in an air crash south of Edmonton on Friday. More »
Yellowknife mourns the passing of Robin Mercer-Sproule
Robin Mercer-Sproule, a trailblazing athlete in the North remembered as "the sweetest, kindest person you'll meet," has passed away at the age of 56. More »
Eddie Dillon, Tuktoyaktuk leader, remembered for advice, principles
Eddie Dillon, a longtime leader for Tuktoyaktuk and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, has passed away. He was praised for his strength and integrity. More »
Les Rocher, titan of YK property development, passes away
"He really did so much." Les Rocher, one of Yellowknife's best-known landlords and land owners, passed away late on Thursday evening. He was 64 years old. More »
Yellowknife flags to fly at half-mast for John Parker in April
The City of Yellowknife will fly flags at half-mast for former mayor and NWT commissioner John Parker on the day of his memorial service, planned for April 18. More »
John Parker, former NWT commissioner and YK mayor, dead at 91
Former NWT commissioner John Parker, a leading political figure in the territory for decades, has passed away at the age of 91. More »
Celebration of life to be held for Yellowknife’s Tyler Mitchell
Tyler Mitchell was found deceased in Yellowknife last week. His family will host a celebration of his life at the city's Church of Christ on Thursday. More »
Celebration of life for Samuel Roland, ‘a true gift from God’
Family members remember Inuvik-born Yellowknife resident Samuel Roland, who passed away unexpectedly aged 25. A celebration of his life takes place on Saturday. More »
Legislature to host celebration of Haylee Carlson’s life
"Fiercely independent, fiercely loved." Haylee Carlson, admired by MLAs and legislature colleagues alike, will be remembered in the Great Hall on Saturday. More »
Gary Vaillancourt: Musician, houseboater, renaissance man
"Baron of the Bay" Gary Vaillancourt passed away at the end of January. Friends remember a master musician, houseboat visionary, and "kind, warm-hearted" man. More »
Steve Elms remembered: ‘The kindest teacher, the calmest presence’
Yellowknife resident Steve Elms, who passed away on Thursday, is remembered as a one-of-a-kind teacher. Read tributes from students, colleagues, and friends. More »