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Sunday, Feb 12th, 2023

The Yellowknife Historical Society is now seeking candidates for a position of 'Museum Manager'.

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Wednesday, Dec 7th, 2022

In this issue: Major Donations to Society - Summer Construction Work - Geoscience Forum - Cameron Bay History Book - Additional Donors and Sponsors - Fran Hurcomb's New Book - Christmas in Yellowknife 1947

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Monday, Nov 14th, 2022

The Yellowknife Historical Society is pleased to announce two recent monetary donations. Thank you to Alice Payne and the Eggenberger family whose combined contributions injected over $220,000 dollars into the Society’s museum project!

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Thursday, Oct 20th, 2022

In this issue: Museum Construction Update - Farewell to Tracey Bryant - Giant Mine A-Shaft Powerhouse Demolished - Geoscience Forum - Ranney Hill Trail - Giant Mine Podcast - Newsclippings

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Friday, Sep 16th, 2022

On Sept. 14, CBC released ‘GIANT - MURDER UNDERGROUND’, a 7-episode podcast series hosted by Rachel Zelniker. ‘Giant’ revisits the 1992 Labour Dispute at the Giant Gold Mine in Yellowknife that pitted its union against the mine’s new president.

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Friday, Jun 10th, 2022

YK Historical Society annual general meeting will be held June 14 at the Giant Mine Townsite area.

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Thursday, May 12th, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Annette Lemay. Annette died peacefully on Tuesday May 3rd, 2022 just 145 days short of her 100th birthday. Annette was predeceased by her loving husband Aurel, of 63 years, and leaves behind many friends and family members.

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Wednesday, Apr 20th, 2022

In this issue: Fundraising and Sponsorship - Museum Construction Work - Acquisitions - Inclusion NWT Display - Upcoming Events

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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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