How the NWT's biggest waterfall compares to Niagara
Written by Herb Mathisen
Virginia Falls, in Nahanni National Park. Photo courtesy George Fischer/NWTT
Hydro electricity is often seen as the panacea to the North’s energy woes—and for good reason. It’s cleaner than diesel, it’s worked up here for more than a century, and the natural potential is boundless. But remember, nothing’s perfect.
Written by Herb Mathisen
The Whitehorse Dam. Its construction drowned the capital's namesake White Horse Rapids, which now lie beneath Lake Schwatka. Photo courtesy Archbould Photography/Yukon Energy
Small-talk from the captain's nest of the Fort Simpson ferry
Written by Herb Mathisen
The MV Lafferty, captained by Graham Cox, battles the Liard River current in the Deh Cho. Photo: Herb Mathisen/Up Here, Photo illustration: Beth Covvey
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Tips to help the NWT cash in on transfer payments.
Written by Herb Mathisen
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Surveying the post-Rob-Shaft horizon
Written by Herb Mathisen
"If I have to, I'll run for mayor and I'll save this damn headframe." - Walt Humphries, prospector and local historian.
What would you do for a chance to play for the Stanley Cup?
Written by Herb Mathisen
A little bit of the North, inscribed on the cup. Photo: Hockey Hall of Fame
A look back at the wildest 20 minutes in Yellowknife hockey history
Written by Herb Mathisen
The agony of defeat--shellshocked Molson's players drink bubbly from a gallon pail. Photo courtesy Ron Sulz
Anauligaaq is like baseball, cricket and stickball. But also not at all.
Written by Herb Mathisen
Illustration by Andrew Qappik, C/O Uqqurmiut Centre for Arts & Crafts
Here's how start-ups are born
Written by Herb Mathisen
The Farmer's Market in Yellowknife. Photo by Hannah Eden/Up Here
