We’ve got to break it to you: there just aren’t that many yard sales going on in Yellowknife this weekend. Remember all those sales that were happening last Saturday? Yeah, they’re all done and their hosts have left town by now. The good news is that you can now take your time to thoroughly rummage
Happy couple: Man and Great Slave Lake Trout The territorial government’s branding campaign for fresh fish from Great Slave Lake has yet to catch on with fishermen, retailers or consumers in Yellowknife. The Co-op identifies Great Slave Lake as the source of whitefish and trout in its display cases – but doesn’t use the label Industry
The Beaufort: closed for business | Photo Dan Slavik – WWF Canada To say that the NWT government’s longstanding pipe-dream of opening up the Sahtu and Beaufort regions to oil production is on hold might be putting it charitably — the dream is probably in full-fledged ruins. With Imperial Oil and BP’s decision to punt their
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Jonah, and I am a third year drawing major at the Alberta College and Art and Design, and I do a lot of drawing and illustration. What’s your background? I was born in Iqaluit but raised in Yellowknife since I was 10. I’ve been drawing
“How far away do I have to be?” “Thirty feet should be good.” “Ok, lower back or butt, please. Don’t shoot me in the neck.” I ramble up a sand-strewn path, stop and wait for the shot. There’s a slight popping sound, then a bee-sting pinch as the 6mm ceramic bead slaps into my back.
photo Pat Kane First published June 18, 2014 For the past six years I’ve been living in a van, travelling nine months of the year and photographing Canadians. I’ve taken 34,000 portraits from the far corners of this land in pursuit of the true Canadian identity…and I still have a long way to go. In
With the launch of the new Fresh Fish from Great Slave Lake brand, John Colford looks back on one of Yellowknife’s most iconic fishermen.
“Please arrange for building removal or Demolition before the deadline.” The Herriman shack at (roughly) 65 years of age | Photos Mark Rendell You’d think with a well-funded heritage committee and much talk of boosting tourism, the City would go out of its way to preserve heritage buildings. Alas, this doesn’t seem to be the
‘Tis the season to go eat outside: here’s a quick round-up of what’s out there and where to find it. Most places operate during regular lunchtime hours. And don’t forget to vote for your favourite in the poll below! Wiseguy Foods Visitor’s Centre parking lot. Wiseguy’s menu has always been full of crowd-pleasing, heart-stopping food
by Mark Feldberg First published June 1, 2013 For those anglers just arriving to Yellowknife, welcome! For those of you residing here and itching to catch fish, I have some tips, techniques and a few “go to” spots that are going to increase your chance of angling success. Before we get into the good stuff,
City of Yellowknife has filed notice with the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories, saying current electoral districts “do not provide for equal and effective representation for all citizens, and as such violate the rights of the residents of Yellowknife.” ICYMI: From EDGE’s ongoing coverage of the issue: Aaron Spitzer on why more MLAs would be
Inside the light-filled upper level of the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, the Museum Cafe offers creative lunch options, as well as daily specials. The homemade soups are always delicious, as is the daily fish special and the house salad might be YK’s best. Come early with time to spare, though, as service can
The winner of EDGE YK’s Pizza Meltdown review, Main Street’s stone-baked oven churns out YK’s best pie for pick up or delivery. Go with a standard pepperoni, or try a more daring donair or tandoori option. A number of curry options and slices are also available. There’s even a little patio out front on which to
Whether you find their self-styled “frontier service” endearing or frustrating, this Old Town log cabin is incredibly popular with tourists and locals alike. We’ll recommend the pan-fried version of whatever you’re having, which comes with sides of hand-cut fries and basic green salad. The sweet-and-salty secret Bullocks sauce is delicious, as are the garlic-laden feta
During the week, longtime Yellowknifers drink bottomless cups of weak coffee and swap stories over bacon and eggs. On the weekend, it’s popular with the younger hangover crowd. The pan-fried whitefish is tasty and available on the menu or as a Friday lunch special with fried rice and a bowl of soup. Specials are reasonably