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Folk on the Rocks, done for another year

By KyleWith on July 18, 2011 in Folk on the Rocks, FP

It was a sad realization that I wouldn’t be able to make the 31st Folk on the Rocks. Folk is Yellowknife’s largest summer event and attracts people from all over the world and is basically a weekend long party on a beach with the backdrop of Long Lake.

At any given time at Folk on the Rocks there can be at least 4 stages going with different performers. Oh and the beer garden is always a big it, with some serious music happening there.

I have seen a lot of photos from many of the media folk that were at FOTR – great job done by everyone – and it looks like everyone has having a blast. I think Friday evening threatened with some stormy like weather, but passed over and a sunny hot weekend was had.

The 3 photos above were taken by some of the media team at the festival, mainly Pat Kane. Folk on the Rocks has a full Flickr set with all the photos from the weekend, which you can find here.

If you had a good time at Folk on the Rocks this year, let us hear it in the comments below.

[Feature image on homepage also by Pat Kane]

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Royal Couple Will & Kate visit Yellowknife

By KyleWith on July 5, 2011 in Coverage, FP

Unfortunately due to work reasons I couldn’t be at the event in Somba K’e park today to see the Royals in person for myself. Trust me, I was a little upset. Nevertheless though thanks to a follower who sent photos to info@ykonline.ca I do have some to share.

The evening Will and Kate arrived we were all a little worried they would not get to see the wonderful weather Yellowknife so often has in the summer. Luckily though today did not disappoint the sun was out and it beautiful.

From what I heard through the online streams both Will and Kate were very down to earth people and relatively interested in the North and what we have up here.

Whether you were excited about the Royals coming to town or not, we can’t deny that they has brought our city a large amount of publicity, not just around Canada but around the world. It is almost unbelievable who was watching in and where they were from.

A big shout out has to go to all the people who help put this event on. Politics aside many people put a lot of effort and time to make sure this event went off with out a hitch. Thanks.

Now to the comments. Did you get to shake hands with Will or Kate? What was your reaction to the day?

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FOTR 2011 Sneak Peak – Fred Penner

By KyleWith on March 25, 2011 in City, Folk on the Rocks

Well today Folk on the Rocks has given us a sneak peak as to who will be at the 31st Folk on the Rocks in July. There big name in the release is Mr. Fred Penner. I’m sure those of us who grew up in the 80′s and 90′s can recall Mr. Penner on the tube and in our ears.

Along with Fred Penner will be Luke Doucet & The White Falcon. Luke is Halifax-born, Winnipeg-raised troubadour. You can see more of Luke on his website http://www.lukedoucet.com/

Final thing coming from Folk on the Rocks is an all new way of announcing the 2011 line up called “Clue you in to our 2011 Lineup”. Starting March 28, Monday, they will post a image each week that provides a word puzzle we must figure out. Upon figuring it out, well learn who will be playing at Folk on the Rocks 2011, July 14 – 17.

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Human Hamper Chain to Sally Ann

By KyleWith on December 15, 2010 in Coverage, FP

Wednesday afternoon 200 some students from St Pat’s Highschool lined up from the back of the school down to Franklin Ave and right in the front door of the Salvation Army.

This is the second year the students have done this. This year was a bigger turn out than last, with over 200 students up from 150. They also were able to put together 80 hampers.

Since they are no longer delivering hampers to homes, the students wanted to do something that would be noticed. They have done just that. They’re chain has attracted the attention of many residents of Yellowknife, as well as the News organization around town.

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2010 Santa Claus Parade Photos

By KyleWith on November 21, 2010 in Coverage, FP

Well it was cold, late, and short, but once again the Santa Claus Parade has been a success for Yellowknife. From what people are telling me, the cold didn’t keep people of all ages from coming out to cheer in the holiday season. Although the parade did start late and apparently some folk started to leave. None the less other people were telling me it was the best parade the had seen in a while.

Either way the holiday season is here and it just wouldn’t be the same without the cold. Here are some photos from the parade. Click on them to enlarge.