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.
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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.
Newton Wong, longtime Yellowknifer, passes away at 89
Newton Wong, longtime operator of a Yellowknife grocery store among other businesses, has passed away at the age of 89 in Edmonton. He had contracted Covid-19.
Inuvik remembers Billy Moore with Elvis impersonation contest
Billy Moore, his white suit and his wig were the heart and soul of Inuvik. Now, he's being remembered in a way he would have cherished: an Elvis contest.
Edward Lennie remembered for Northern Games legacy
Edward Lennie (Inglangasuk), a respected Beaufort Delta Elder, passed away. He was recognized nationally for his role as "the father of northern games."
Aviation legend Max Ward remembered for opening up the North
Canadian aviation legend Max Ward, who got his start as a bush pilot in the Northwest Territories and founded the airline Wardair, has died at the age of 98.
Maureen Tonge, teacher affected by brain cancer, passes away
Maureen Tonge, a Yellowknife teacher diagnosed with a brain tumour at the start of 2019, passed away peacefully on Monday morning – World Teachers' Day.
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.
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.
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.
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.