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.
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, a longtime leader for Tuktoyaktuk and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, has passed away. He was praised for his strength and integrity.
"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.
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.
Former NWT commissioner John Parker, a leading political figure in the territory for decades, has passed away at the age of 91.
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.
Family members remember Inuvik-born Yellowknife resident Samuel Roland, who passed away unexpectedly aged 25. A celebration of his life takes place on Saturday.
"Fiercely independent, fiercely loved." Haylee Carlson, admired by MLAs and legislature colleagues alike, will be remembered in the Great Hall on Saturday.
"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.
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.
That Fumoleau died on his 93rd birthday was "very significant," said friends, remembering a man who touched many northern lives – often while documenting them.
A longtime northerner, Parsons' adventures across the territories as a bush pilot were most recently commemorated in the pages of a children's picture book.