Good Evening! This is a reminder that we will be having a rally to save the Robertson Head frame tomorrow, Tuesday June 24 at 11:30am at City Hall. We will have signs and buttons if you are interested in joining us. The more voices heard the better chance we have at making a difference in this decision and keeping this valuable piece of our history standing.
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Friday, Jun 6th, 2014
We are seeking your support! As you are aware the council will be voting on whether to save the head frame or not this upcoming June 9th. Some of the board members and interested parties met last night to discuss this.
» more Tuesday, Apr 1st, 2014
Many projects are moving forward as the NWT Mining Heritage Society prepare for another season of site work and development, together with a number of special projects.
» more Sunday, Sep 1st, 2013
The fifth annual Beer Barge has come and gone, and what a party it was! The barge docked at 5:22 and the winners were Sandra Taylor and Orlene Williams. A variety of musical talent entertained the crowds well into the evening.
» more Monday, Jun 10th, 2013
June 22 marks the continued tradition of the NWT Mining Heritage Society’s summer party as we reenact the arrival of Yellowknife’s first supply barge in the 1940s.
» more Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce Spring Trade Show is being held May 11-12, 2013. NWT Mining Heritage Society will have its regular booth set up and we will be selling our regular merchandise, including books and postcards. BEER BARGE tickets will also be on sale beginning at the Trade Show! Beer Barge will be happening on Saturday, June 22 and tickets are $40.
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This month Yellowknife celebrates Heritage Week (February 18 to 24) and there are a number of great events planned throughout the city. Be sure to check out a display of historic mining artifacts at the Northern Frontier Visitors Centre.
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We are pleased to invite all our members and friends to our NWT Mining Heritage Society New Year's Social on Saturday January 26, 2013 at the Baker Centre from 1:00PM to 5:00PM.
» more Thursday, Nov 8th, 2012
The summer months have rolled on by, and as we prepare for the winter freeze here is an update on what we accomplished this summer.
» more Saturday, Sep 15th, 2012
At the Annual General Meeting of the NWT Mining Heritage Society on September 12, 2012, a new board was elected for the year.
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