(Photo taken by Tyler Mathieson/TrueNorthFM)
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The Yellowknife Farmer’s Market has Begun!

Connor Pitre
By Connor Pitre
Local vendors, artists and food oh my!
 
The Yellowknife Farmers Market kicked off it’s 2022 season last night at Somba Ke Park, and the weather could not have been better. Dozens of booths lined the park showcasing both homemade and homegrown goods. Patrick Jacobson provided the soundtrack for the evening giving Yellowknifers something to listen to as they browsed or sat down at one of the many picnic tables to enjoy their tasty food.
 
(Photo taken by Tyler Mathieson/TrueNorthFM)
Mayor Rebecca Alty was at the Market for opening day and said that she was excited to get out and see people try some of the food she hasn’t had in a year and see the new arts and craft vendors as well
 
“Especially since the last few years they had covid restrictions,it is just really nice to see everybody again.” she added 
 
(Photo taken by Tyler Mathieson/TrueNorthFM)
The Farmer’s Market 2022 season is just getting started. YK residents can expect to enjoy the farmers market every Tuesday except for June 22nd  from 5:15-7:15 down at the Somba Ke Park until September 13th
Connor Pitre
Connor Pitre
Born and raised in Central Alberta, Connor Pitre attended the Western Academy Broadcasting College in Saskatchewan, before making his way to the NWT in November of 2021. Since then, he has become a regular staple of the True North FM crew in the News department, and occasionally filling in on the afternoon show.

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