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Pictures: 6th annual Long John Jamboree gets a chilly start

Gabriela Panza-Beltrandi
By Gabriela Panza-Beltrandi

The 6th annual Long John Jamboree has officially kicked off on Yellowknife Bay.

The festival runs all weekend, and events will feature live music, curling, trivia and volleyball among other activities.

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The Inspired Ice Carving Competition will also be returning this year. Judging for the competition is Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock.

You can find a full list of events on Long John Jamboree’s website.

Moose FM took place in the media ice carving competition. While we didn’t win, we think we did a pretty good job. What do you think?

(from left to right) Trevor Thompson, Chris McGee, Scott Letkeman, Robin Ram, Mike Gibbins.
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