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Yellowknife facts and Bullocks!

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August 28th 2009
How did Yellowknife get it's name? The yellow knife is based on a copper powder knife used in the mining industry. The dynamite suppliers used a copper knife to open the powder cases. If they used a steel knife it might cause a spark! The yellow knife is a symbol for Yellowknife...to symbolize gold mining. There are still 2 active gold mines in the city! Did you know Yellowknife is one of ... read more

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A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more