From a carnival with a legacy spanning four decades to the popular Polar Pond Hockey, Hay River truly comes alive in the winter. Be sure to add these two upcoming events to your calendar!
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March 4, 2020
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It was a full day of conversations and presentations about Canada's North on Monday at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2020 Convention.
March 3, 2020
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The 8th - and perhaps best yet - Dead North Film Festival wrapped up over the weekend. Click on the full story for a photo recap of the highlights!
Photos courtesy of Dead North Film Festival. Cover photo: Pat Kane
March 3, 2020
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Over the weekend, Yellowknife Bay looked like a scene from Disney’s Frozen as the annual snow castle opens its doors to the public. With windows of glistening ice, snowflakes engraved in smooth walls of snow, and whimsical halls, slides and a foyer; the 25th anniversary of the Snowking Festival may be its best yet.
March 2, 2020
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(Photo by Pat Kane, courtesy of Dead North Film Festival)
The clever use of the Yellowknife Water Treatment Plant as a genetic testing lab was one of the locations that secured Director Jason Guy this year’s NWT Film Commission Locations Award for his film Zombear. Set in a small northern town, the film follows the story of a series of mysterious disappearances. The only suspect? A bear… a zombear.
March 2, 2020
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The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2020 Convention – the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining event – began yesterday in Toronto. Among its many events was the high profile premiere of Invest Canada North – a partnered approach between northern governments and industry to connect global investors with projects in Canada’s North.
March 2, 2020
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Check out some of the amazing shots from the making of A River Of Forgiveness a documentary about the building and paddling of a traditional mooseskin canoe.
February 28, 2020
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Last year’s hugely popular Nattiq Sealebration events will return to the NAKA festival this year – featuring a sealskin workshop, arts market and a northern-inspired menu. Mark your calendars! You don’t want to miss these fascinating events.
February 28, 2020
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The red carpet was rolled out in Fort Simpson Feb 21-23 for the first-ever Líídlįį Kúę Film Festival. Click on the full story to see photos and read about the festivities.
February 27, 2020
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Water lapped on the shores of the Nahanni River, wind whistled through the trees and birds called overhead. Those were the only sounds heard as a small group of Dene people heaved the mooseskin canoe up by the gunwales and carried it out from the forest.