City of Yellowknife seeks volunteers for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada

The City of Yellowknife is pleased to advise residents that volunteer registration for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is now open.

With over twelve volunteer categories available, there is a job to suit everyone. Categories include banquet night, transportation, the big day out on Frame Lake, hockey clinics and many more.

“There are many working pieces in an event such as Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada,” Mayor Alty said. “We’re hoping to reach 250 volunteers to help showcase our incredible community on the national stage and make this event the best it can be.”

For information on Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada and to sign-up to volunteer, visit www.yellowknife.ca/hockeydayincanada.

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Arthur C. Green
Arthur C. Green
Arthur C. Green is from Whitbourne Newfoundland and graduated from the CNA Journalism Program. Arthur also studied Business Marketing and Political Science at Memorial University in Essex England and St. John's Newfoundland. Green has worked as a spot news photographer/journalist with such news organizations as CBC, CBC Radio, NTV, Saltwire and Postmedia in Alberta.

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