Editorial

Fall time in the city. Yellow leaves, municipal election campaign signs on neighbourhood lawns, and an ugly problem at city hall that remains unresolved since coming to light in January.

The Crown has called all of its evidence in a trial for an accused fentanyl trafficker arrested during a high-risk 2015 drug raid in Yellowknife.

Learning to cast a line in the water isn’t just about filling stringers full of fish, although for some, including me, that’s no insignificant objective.

So school starts back up on Tuesday and I can’t say I feel bad for the kids who are dreading the first day of class.

I think this year should go down in the historic annals of Yellowknife legend and lore as “El Very Berry Bonanza.”

With long flights south and even longer winters, it’s imperative that Yellowknife has top notch sports and recreational facilities.

by Jack Bourassa

The upcoming long weekend gives me an empowered feeling that leaves me inspired.

The sudden firing of longtime councillor Vince Sharpe over $700 in unpaid dumping fees on Aug. 8 shines a light on the shadiness that can sometimes define small-town politics.

40 years ago

RCMP responding to a home in Willow Flats for an unrelated incident came across about 50 cannabis plants.

Why does Old Airport Road take you to the new airport?

Why does Yellowknife’s main street have two names (Franklin Avenue/50 Avenue)?

A couple weeks ago, I was driving in my truck listening to the radio when a rather gleeful announcer came on with what almost sounded a little like a public service message. I am going to paraphrase it a bit.

There is nothing offensive about a major corporation holding a private party to celebrate a major milestone.

The lazy days of summer are coming to end. I’ve had a wonderful summer full of adventures with my three daughters – we spent a month in Yellowknife – and we have returned to our home in Lloydminster, Alta. Our school start date is Sept. 4 and this year I’m preparing for a child in kindergarten, Grade 2, and Grade 4.