Volcanic rocks found in the Yellowknife area, known as pillow lavas, formed around 2.3 billion years ago under shallow oceans. These same type of rocks can be seen forming in Hawaii today.
NWT Mining Heritage Society
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Monday, Jan 10th, 2022
A HUGE Thank You to Jordan Walz and Corothers Home Hardware Yellowknife, for a Generous Donation to the Yellowknife Historical Society, supporting our community-based Museum Project!
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In this issue: Summer Construction Work - Old Town Ramble and Ride - Annual General Meeting - Acquisitions and Donations - Sponsorship Sign - Letters from Yellowknife Christmas 1937
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We invite you to our 2021 Annual General Meeting that will be
held on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 at the Northern United Place
starting at 7pm.
