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Calling all NWT Bloggers

By on December 13, 2009 in Tech

That’s right I am calling all bloggers, all NWT Bloggers. It is time again for the NWT Blog Awards. Blog awards are put on at the end of every year and just like Canadian Blog Awards (Vote for YkOnline) are judged by readers. The NWT Blog Awards is spearheaded by one of are very one bloggers, who is probably a blog celebrity.

Voting has not started yet, I will let you know when it does. Right now it is in nomination round. Bloggers must nominate themselves. This way if you don’t get nominated it is your own fault. So all NWT bloggers bet get on and nominate. Nominations are own open until Tuesday, December 15, 2009. To nominate yourself go to the nominate page and leave a comment with all the categories you wish to be in. Please make sure to link to the appropriate posts and such.

Categories Include:
  • Best Blog: This is an award for the best blog overall. It includes Flickr streams, podcasting and vodcasting.
  • Best New Blog: Best blog that started in 2009. The blogger does not have to be new to the NWT, and it does not have to be the writer’s first blog.
  • Best Post: The single best post of 2009.
  • Best Series: This can be a number of posts over a long period of time or a time-limited series.
  • Best Blog From A New NWT Resident: Best blog from someone who moved here in 2009. The blog must be mainly about moving to the NWT or about what it is like to be a new resident of the NWT. The blog itself can be more than a year old if the author moved here during 2009 and started to publish material that is mainly about life as a new resident.
  • Best Youth Blog: Best blog written by an NWT resident who is younger than 20.
  • Best Audio/Video Blog Post: Best individual podcast or video.
  • Best Northern Story: Best story about the NWT. It can be a single post or a series of posts that tell a single story.
  • Best Professional Photography: This category includes all professional photographers. In this category, the only content to be considered is the blog’s original photography. It can be a Flickr stream.
  • Best Personal Photography: See above, but for amateur photographers.
  • Best Theme Blog: Best blog in which all or almost all posts are about a single topic or use a set format. This includes corporate blogs and blogs about specific places. The theme does not have to have anything to do with the NWT.

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Go now and nominate yourself.

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A Yellowknife Morning

By on December 5, 2009 in Columns, FP, Yk Life

This morning was one like no other. I was relaxed and comfortable. The skies were clear and the sun was coming up. It was a beautiful morning here in Yellowknife. I decided to write about it, but on my personal blog. I did this because I didn’t know if it related enough to Yellowknife to make the cut for YkOnline. After writing it and pondering for a while I decided I would share it will my reader of YkOnline. So here you go:

We all knew the warmer weather would come to an end here in Yellowknife, and quite frankly I was looking forward to it. Although I do enjoy it being only -5 outside, but while I’m walking around there are things I do miss. The snow on the roads does not stay packed and makes it a mess to drive in and it seems like it is always cloudy.

I can happily say that streak has broken. This Saturday morning, the first in December, I awoke 2 hours later than normal, due to the fact I didn’t have to work, to an very uncommon amount of light coming through my window. I frantically tried to find my phone, to see if I had succeeded in sleeping in for a decent amount of time, but I was surprised to find it only 7am. As I crawled out of bed, it felt that little bit chillier in my basement bedroom and as I glanced out the window I saw the ever so clear blue sky. And at the exact moment I knew it was colder outside than previous days and I knew winter was here in Yellowknife.

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One of the beauties of a Yellowknife winter is its pleasant amount of clear sky days. It is like a super charge of life. For those of you who don’t have the pleasure of living in Yellowknife you may not realize how dark it is and how little day light we actually get in the winter. Currently the sun, when it is not cloudy, will come up about 10am and set about 3pm. You can see how someone who works inside with out any windows might not get to see any of the day light. That is why on days like this, where it is so clear and the sun is so bright, I make it a point to get outside and take in as much as I can. I like to think after living in Yellowknife for 13 years I have adjusted myself to the light and darkness.

After gazing outside at the sunless blue sky I made my way upstairs to find another pleasant holiday surprise. Christmas Baking was underway and the smell of shortbread and ginger lingered in the air. The smell would make anyone instantly want to cozy up by the fire with a huge glass of milk and plate of cookies.

The final thing the just tossed my into the Christmas spirit, again for the four or firth time, was the background music of all of the famous holiday songs. Many would agree with me when I say that music can just set the mood, whatever it is. The one magnificent thing music does for me, is recall memories. Memories are dug up from past Christmas’ with family and friends. Friends gathered on Christmas Eve to celebrate in a house that is only suppose to fit half the people, laughing and cheering, sharing stories and food. Or Christmas morning from when we were kids, running into the front room to find the tree loaded with presents from Santa. Sharing Christmas morning brunch with the family talking and laughing. Many songs also remind me of the hustle and bustle of the season. I have memories of walking through malls and stores during the Christmas season and bumping into old friends, who hadn’t been seen in ages. Catching up coffee, or in my case hot chocolate.

One of my all time favorite things to do before the big day, is the got to the malls and just walk through and see people. Some you know, most you don’t. Watch people flying through stores as they have left things to the last minute. Seeing people getting ready for family who will be flying in or the big meal they are putting on.

All these things make me all warm and fuzzy inside. I plan on going around in the evenings over the next couple weeks taking photos of all the Christmas Lights throughout Yellowknife


So tell me readers, what makes Christmas season special to you? What does it mean? What does it mean while in Yellowknife?

Do you have a story about Yellowknife? Want to share it with other? Send it in to kyle(at)ykonline(dot)ca

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Local Photographer, Dave Brosha Moving On Up

By on October 25, 2009 in Business, FP, People

Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure of dropping by Dave Brosha’s Studio Open House. I have been a big fan of Dave’s photography for sometime, and was excited to hear a couple of months ago he was planning on opening a studio/gallery. Well that time has come, he is now working out of the studio.

Unfortunately because I myself am no photographer, I was not able to capture any photos of his new studio. Although I can safely say it is an awesome one. As I also did not take any video like I had originally intended, I shall reenact my experience via words.

To the untrained eye you may not notice the sign to Dave Brosha’s studio, so that is why I want to explain it to you. If you know where the Taste of Saigon and Fuego’s restaurants are, then you are more than likely going to be able to find the studio. The door leading up to the studio is situated right in between the two. Upon entering the door you immediately go up a flight of stairs and find yourself in a magnificent hallway. This hallway like the rest of the studio has just been renovated, with hardwood flooring and wall mounted light fixtures. One of the first things you will notice while going down this hallway, which I assume doubles as part of the gallery, is all the photographs that have been framed and are just waiting for someone to take home. There are several doorways off this hallway that lead to the rest of the flat. One door to another gallery area, another to an office and even a waiting room for clients. There is a large open area at the end of the hallway where the magic must happen. If you are ever in the area you should definitely check it out.

It was a pleasure seeing Dave and his studio again. Dave is a magnificent photographer and if you are at all interested in getting some photographs done I would encourage you to give him a call. Everyone that I have spoken to that has ever work with him has nothing but good things to say. You should also check out his website, he has one of the most active photo blogs of the north.

All photos associated with this post from DaveBrosha.com

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Bloggers Breakfast Coming Soon

By on October 5, 2009 in Events

bloggersbreakfastOver the last 10 months the bloggers of Yellowknife, yes we do exist in real life, have gotten together to share our blogging stories and chat about Yellowknife, among other things. This month is no different and although this month it will be over a holiday weekend and some may not be able to attend, we are still be having one.

These get together are very casual and laid back. We often have them over a meal and this time we will be having breakfast. There is a wide age range of bloggers and these get togethers are open to anyone who blogs. Some of the bloggers in our small group blog about life, Yellowknife, journalism, music and just about anything, so do not feel your blog might not meet our standards because to be honest there are no standards. When it comes to blogging, it is about expressing yourself and what you are passionate about.

Yellowknife’s blogging and social media community is growing and we’d love to meet anyone who is interested in it. If you want to come by and meet some of us, here is what you need to know.

  • Where: Trader Grill, Explorer Hotel.
  • When: Saturday October 10, 10 am.
  • Who: Anyone is welcome.

I hope to see a lot of old faces as well as some new ones. See you there.

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Barren Land Caribou Blog

By on September 26, 2009 in City, Online

On Sunday CBC North reporter Loren McGinnis will be heading to MacKay Lake Lodge with a bunch of high school students, teachers and guides to go fish, track caribou and take part in Dene cultural activities.

Because we no longer live in the stone age, McGinnis will be updating the CBC Caribou Blog while at the lodge as well as taking photos and recording audio. He says he hopes to show everyone the barren land and caribou through the eyes of the students.

To find out all the information about his trip and to follow the blog head over the the CBC Caribou Blog

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