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NEWS BRIEFS: Show and shine set for unique vehicles

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The first-annual Wally Schumann Sr. Memorial Show & Shine will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 18.

Organizers are inviting all car buffs, collectors and restorers to participate in the event, to be held near the Hay River Heritage Centre.

It will feature cars, trucks, motorcycles, off-road vehicles and special interest vehicles.

There will be prizes for the best in show and participants' choice.

Volunteer Appreciation Day set at the Legion

A Volunteer Appreciation Day will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 250, beginning at 2 p.m. on Aug. 18.

The event will feature live music, games, prizes, a meat draw, horseshoes and cribbage.

Expanded flights from Yellowknife to Vancouver

The GNWT has announced improved non-stop air travel between Yellowknife and Vancouver on two daily Air Canada flights this fall and winter.

One non-stop flight, which was previously offered from December 2017 to April 2018, will return for the territory’s popular aurora viewing season, starting earlier in September, and will double for the winter season.

One flight will now be offered year-round.

The added flights were discussed during a recent trade mission to China.

"Direct and non-stop flights between Yellowknife and Vancouver let us better cater to the growing number of travellers from Asia, particularly in recognition of 2018 as the Year of Canada China Tourism," said Industry, Tourism and Investment Minister Wally Schumann in an Aug. 8 news release. "Enhanced accessibility also means that visiting communities beyond the capital city will become quicker and easier."

Cathie Bolstad, the chief executive officer of NWT Tourism, called it a great tourism success story.

"New Vancouver direct flights in and out of the territory added in response to growing tourism demand means our marketing efforts to grow tourism across all seasons and in international markets are strengthened, and NWT residents also benefit from more travel options to the south year-round," Bolstad said.

Wild Berry Festival coming to museum

A Wild Berry Festival will take place at the Hay River Heritage Centre later this month.

The event, planned for Aug. 26, will feature wild berry pies, jams and jellies.