The 2013 Energy and Mines Minister’s Conference (EMMC) is taking place in Yellowknife August 24-27. This conference rotates jurisdictions annually, and involves energy and mines ministers, industry officials and other businesses interested in resources development from all over Canada. The last time the Northwest Territories hosted was in 1996.

YK ARCC’S DRAW-A-THON FUNDRAISER

Draw-a-thon:

YK ARCC’s Draw-a-thon will be taking place Saturday May 11th at 12pm until Sunday May 12th at 12pm.    During this 24 hour period participants will be free to draw whatever they wish, however they wish; they can use any drawing medium (with the exception paints) on any drawing surface, including the gallery walls.  

Exhibition:

Monday May 13th, “Draw-a-thon the exhibit” will open to the public.

Fundraising:

The YKMC calendar of events for 2013 has now been finalized. There has been a lot of interest in their upcoming events this year, and they are very happy to be able to present an exciting list of both classic events, and old events with a new twist.  There may even be a few extra events thrown in along the way. More information will be posted in our "events" section as we get nearer to each event.

12 May – Mothers’ Day Run

 26 May – Dillon Duathlon

7  to 9 June – YK2HR

16 June – Midnight Sun Triathlon

7 July – Pedal Paddle Pound

Down to Earth Gallery in Yellowknife is looking for submissions for its photo show “SNAP...Photos From Your Phone”.

That’s right....a show of printed photos taken by phones and/or tablets....not cameras. Just email your best 2 shots to the address on the info sheet. This 3 day show is open to all and begins on Thursday May 9th at the Down to Earth Gallery in Old Town. Information sheet and poster is attached.

Have some fun with this.