The last couple contests I have tried to run haven’t worked out very well so I thought I would try one that should be relatively simple to enter. There are 3 simple things you need to do to be eligible to win, other than being within Canada or the US.

1. Sign up for e-mail notifications by going to this link or by going through the homepage.
2. Become a fan of YkOnline on Facebook by going to http://www.facebook.com/YkOnline.
3. Suggest to Friends by following the link under the profile picture on our Facebook Page.
4. And that is it!

If are already a fan or subscribed to notifications than you are already eligible, just make sure you do the other two. The contest runs from now until December 11, 2009. Please use a valid e-mail address as that is how the winner will be contacted.

Now to the good stuff. The winner will receive a truly Yellowknife prize, A brand new copy of The Ugly Truck and Dog Contest and Other Tales of Northern Life by Cathy Jewison and a Gift Certificate to the Gourmet Cup. Good Luck.

Celebration of YK75 – MLA/MP BBQ

Where & When: Noon to 1:30 pm Tent behind City Hall

Free community BBQ in celebration of Yellowknife’s 75th Anniversary. A family event open to everyone. Brought to you by your Yellowknife Members of the Legislative Assembly and Western Arctic Member of Parliament, Dennis Bevington.

Kids Crafts & Reading Circle

Where & When: 1-3 pm, Tent Behind City Hall

Come out and make a birthday card to decorate our stage! Pre-school kids are encouraged to have some fun and commemorate Yellowknife’s 75 Anniversary by making a card for the city. After the MLA/MP community bbq, make a card and read a story with a friend. Danna & Ryan of The Peek-a-Boo Kazu will perform children’s music for everyone’s entertainment! An afternoon of fun designed for younger kids. Bring your friends from day care! Thanks to NWT Council of Persons with Disabilities and NWT Literacy for organizing this event and to Omega Marine for sponsoring it!

A Night at Tommy Forrest Ball Park

Where & When: Franklin Ave, 5:30 to 9:30 pm followed by a social at YK Curling Club

Come out & enjoy some of our young aspiring fastball hopefuls anytime from 5:30pm – 8:00pm! 8:00pm continue to enjoy some of the local & returning senior men’s & ladies players & those coming out of semi retirement! For those seniors who want to throw around a ball & feel like yesteryear was only yesterday there may be opportunity so dig out your gloves & stretch those legs! Lets light up Tommy Forrest like the old days & “LETS PLAY BALL!” After the game, we can head over the YK Curling Club for a social get together. Bring your photos, uniforms and let share a great time over old stories.

Centre Square Mall Sales

Where & When: Center Square Mall, 9:30pm – 10pm

Come to the Center Square mall for an evening of YK75 deals. Deals Mall-wide, something for everyone.

Book Launch of:

The Ugly Truck and Dog Contest and Other Tales of Northern Life by Cathy Jewison

Where & When: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Northern Frontier Visitors Centre 4807-49th Street

A collection of short stories about Yellowknife, Readings from the book, Music by Moira Cameron and Steve Goff; Photos of the Old Town, coffee, dessert . . . see you there!

Arctic Beasts – Through the Eyes of an Inuk

Where & When: 5-9 pm Northern United Place

Koomuatuk “Kuzy” Curley, Cape Dorset artist’s debut solo show is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Carvings will be for sale, cash or cheques accepted. Meet the artist creating these incredible works.

MUSIC IN THE TENT

Where & When: Starting at 7pm:

Red Fox; MomentaryEvolution

For all more info on the YK75 Celebration go their website.