Great Slave Helicopters described pilot Tom Frith as a "beacon of light" as investigators reached the Fort Good Hope site of the crash that claimed his life.
Obituaries
A celebration of life for the late Dr Tom Pisz – a pioneer of northern veterinary care – will be held at Yellowknife's North Country Stables on July 18.
The late Dr Tom Pisz grew up surrounded by animals in communist Poland. He reached Canada as a refugee, set up a clinic in Yellowknife and became a city icon.
A celebration of life for Howie Benwell, known for his love of music, will feature karaoke, live music and food. Howie passed away in the Fort Smith air crash.
Wally Firth made an immediate impact as the NWT's MP in the 1970s. He leaves a lasting musical legacy, too. He passed away on Saturday.
Métis fiddler and master storyteller Angus Beaulieu has passed away. His music "gave people permission to be happy for two or three hours. That was his magic."
