Great Slave Helicopters says Joshua Patenaude was the pilot killed in an accident that took place during tree planting operations near Behchokǫ̀ on Monday.
Obituaries
Ian Legaree, a leader in NWT sports and community support who passed away in January, will be remembered at the Legislative Assembly from 2pm on Thursday.
Tom Frith, a helicopter pilot who died fighting the Fort Good Hope wildfire in 2024, is remembered a year later by family and the community he helped to save.
"Everywhere we went, he had a friend." Darrel Mack, who defied for years a bleak cancer prognosis, will be remembered at a celebration of life this weekend.
"Since 1971, I’ve lived with running water 11 years, not much more." Larry Galt, who friends say unknowingly made Yellowknife what it was, has passed away.
Knud Rasmussen's blasting and exploration were Yellowknife hallmarks. Knud, who took great pride in a life dedicated to his work, has passed away aged 84.
