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The Yellowknife Community Foundation would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ruth Spence who passed away on Sunday, October 16. A celebration of life will be held at a time to be announced. The family has asked that donations in Ruth’s memory be made to the Yellowknife Community Foundation. Click here for more information on how to donate.

A celebration of life will be held at Northern United Place on Saturday, 4 November from 2 – 4 pm.

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