A #TinyHouse gets built in #Whitehorse #Yukon for $25,000 Why not in #YZF & the #NWT?

"... Big Love for Tiny Houses -The Tiny House movement is happening around the world, including the Yukon. The result is a home that cost $15,000 in materials and $10,000 in labour to build. It is 18 feet long and eight feet wide. It's an open concept space, with one bathroom and a sleeping area in the loft. She has a wood stove that keeps her toasty through the winter using one-and-a-half cords of wood, which is just one of its many advantages.... For more information contact Laird Herbert by email at lairdyherbert@gmail.com…"

http://www.whatsupyukon.com/article-view.cfm?ArticleID=4396

What a #group of #Ravens is called #English #usage #grammar #words #YZF #NWT

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Raven

What a #group of #Ravens is called #English #usage #grammar #words 

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Canada’s North Summit 2013 – October 15-17, Whitehorse, Yukon #northsummit2013

Canada's North Summit 2013 – October 15-17, Whitehorse, Yukon -
Exploring how we can build resilient Northern communities for all peoples. Don't miss this chance to: Get the latest analysis and forward thinking on Canada's Northern policies and initiatives; Network with key policy makers, industry representatives and Aboriginal organizations; Participate in a national dialogue on Arctic and Aboriginal issues. Save on registration by quoting rebate code PRM5 when registering online! For more information on these savings, please contact Joel Elliott at elliott@conferenceboard.ca

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Richard Van Camp recommends "Old Town", by #YZF #NWT'sFran Hurcomb

Booked: A literary travel guide for the stay-at-home vacationer Globe & Mail http://ow.ly/mAH0Q

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Richard Van Camp recommends Old Town , by Fran Hurcomb.

"My wish for Canadians looking for the perfect welcome to the NWT is Fran Hurcomb's Old Town: A Photographic Journey Through Yellowknife's Defining Neighbourhood . This book took 37 years to create with archival photos braided with a memoir and contemporary portraits. Historians and lovers of northern lore will marvel at the care and time Fran Hurcomb took in honouring the city she loves so much. This book is a history lesson and a love letter all wrapped up into one. Just looking at this book makes me homesick! Mahsi cho! Richard Van Camp is a Tlicho Dene author from Fort Smith, NWT. His novel, The Lesser Blessed, has recently been made into a film. His new book for children is Little You."

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Vote for Fort Smith NWT for the Kraft Celebration Tour

Vote for Fort Smith for the Kraft Celebration Tour-$25 000 will go a long way to helping us after the fire in our arena!!
Voting day is Monday July 8th from 10 am Mountain Time to 10 am next day.
You can vote daily, as often as you want.
You have ONLY 24 hours to vote on which community they want to see go through
Invite your Facebook friends to vote!
https://www.facebook.com/events/285934088216928/
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Fort Smith Centennial Arena

We are a small northern magnet community of ~ 2500 people, of which much of our population uses the arena in our community in the fall, winter and early spring for hockey, figure skating and speed skating. On May 13th, 2013, in the early hours of the morning, a fire broke out in our arena, causing fire damage and water damage to a large portion of the arena. The damages are estimated at this point to be ~1.6 million dollars, but the final report has not been received. Most likely, we will not be able to use the arena for the 2013-14 season, and maybe longer. On May 28th, a group of concerned citizens, representatives of the six user groups in the community, and members of the town council met to strategize possible solutions for next season. At this point our best scenario is to build outdoor temporary arenas and provide temporary heated structures for warmth, and washrooms. This venture would not be inexpensive either. We are investigating the cost to put a dome like structure over an outdoor arena, but this can run upwards to $250 000 or more. If we were awarded one of the prizes of $25 000, the money would go towards supporting the costs incurred to provide a temporary solution, that could be needed for up to three years. Whatever we build for temporary solutions would most likely also be used on a more permanent basis as an ongoing support facility once the arena is rebuilt.

Fort Smith is a tight knit community that also serves many other communities in the north, since we are the home of the only Northern college, Aurora College and people travel from various communities across the north during the winter months to go to college, often bringing their children with them. The Fort Smith Centennial Arena has been home to the main source of recreation, community spirit, and enjoyment for over 40 years. From early October to late March, this facility is used constantly, Sunday to Saturday, playing host to many tournaments, skating competitions, ice dance clinics and test days. The prospect of not having an arena next year is devastating to our community. The possibility of accessing temporary facilities will ensure that we can keep the love of winter sports like hockey, figure skating, and speed skating alive in our community. There are not a lot of other activities available for young and old in our community so to lose something that plays such an integral role is a great blow to our community. We would appreciate any help that can be offered to our community to help keep our community spirit alive and keep our youth active.

- See more at: http://www.kraftcelebrationtour.ca/en/nominate/profile/fort-smith-centennial-arena/#sthash.T6kMLCDm.dpuf

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2014 #NWT Explorers' Guide Call for #Tourism #Photos

Call for Tourism Photos of the NWT

The Northwest Territories Tourism and Kellett Communications is working on the 2014 Explorers' Guide along with the next issue of the Sportsmen's' Guide and the Meeting Planner Guide.

We are reaching out to all photographers that have spectacular, awe-inspiring and captivating images for use in all of these Guides. We want to show the world just how truly amazing and remarkable our beautiful territory is.

We are looking for images that illustrate the essence of the NWT Tourism's 5 iconic directions; Lakes & Rivers, Parks & Wilderness, Culture & People, Aurora & Winter and Northern Realities. We are looking for any images that are specific too:

- northern lights
- fishing & hunting
- cultural traditions
- local community events and festivals
- outdoor adventures
- parks, lakes and rivers
- road travel
- we would like a mixture of people in and out of the shots as well

Help us show the world the spectacular spirit of the North.

For more information on contracts and submissions, visit http://spectacularnwt.com/photographers or contact Jen Luckay at jluckay@kellett.nt.ca

Deadline for submission is July 24, 2013. If you haven't already, a completed Photographer Registration form (http://spectacularnwt.com/photographers) is required for your photographs to be considered for purchase.

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#YZF #NWT Ramble and Ride Call for performers

Ramble and Ride Call for Musicians
Calling all musicians, storytellers and performers!

It is that time of year again and the organizers of the Old Town Ramble and Ride are seeking interest from musicians and performers for the annual festival.
The Ramble and Ride is a festival put on by the businesses, artists and musicians of Old Town. Specifically, it is a chance for all Yellowknifers to ramble (walk) and ride (bike) down the hill to take in Old Town's unique character and culture. The goal is to hold an eco-friendly festival that allows every member of Old Town to promote their business or talent through a variety of events.
Ramble and Ride 2013 will host at least two stages as well there will be opportunities for musicians and performers to present their work in various establishments and businesses in the Old Town.
The festival is scheduled to take place on the Civic Long weekend. Kicking off on the Friday night, August 2 and wrapping on Sunday, August 4 in the evening.
Musicians and performers might have the opportunity to perform more than once.
If interested please email Nicole Garbutt at rambleandrideyk@gmail.com with your expression of interest, which days would be best for you and a description of your group (eg. Number of people, instruments, special requirements ect.)
Nicole Garbutt
2013 Festival Coordinator
rambleandrideyk@gmail.com

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