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Grand Opening of the Up Here Pub at our Aven Pavilion on September 1, 2026
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September 1, 2026
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AVENS, A Community for Seniors has recently been awarded its Accredited with Commendation by the National Accreditation Decision Committee under the Qmentum Long Term Care accreditation program.
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July 7, 2026
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Successful Closure of “Homes for Seniors – Choice Matters!” Fundraising Initiative
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July 7, 2026
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Yellowknife’s AVENS Honoured with Special Mention at National Awards
My North Now
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April 22, 2026
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AVENS awards honour “650 years of collective service” for care workers
My North Now
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April 22, 2026
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Keeping seniors entertained through music, bingo, and more at Aven Manor
Yellowknifer
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February 12, 2026
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Avens opens library and pub with local connections
Cabin Radio
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December 27, 2025
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NWT MLAs pass $436M capital budget for 2026-27
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November 5, 2025
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In pictures: Yellowknife’s vintage car show
Cabin Radio
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June 15, 2025
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Avens to hold classic car show this weekend
Cabin Radio
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June 11, 2025
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GNWT remains steadfast
NNSL
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June 7, 2025
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Yellowknife long-term care home seeking gov't reimbursement for 2023 evacuation costs
CBC North
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June 3, 2025
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Avens criticizes GNWT over $400K related to evacuation expenses
Cabin Radio
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May 28, 2025
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AVENS Honouring Employees with Awards Ceremony
MyTrueNorthNow
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March 27, 2025
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New AVENS building gives seniors 'more choice than they've ever had before' for housing, CEO says
Yellowknifer
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February 14, 2025
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Long-awaited Aven Pavilion celebrates grand opening
Cabin Radio
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January 19, 2025
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Avens Seniors Home Triples in Size with Opening of New Pavilion
True North FM
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January 16, 2025
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AVENS Launches New Fundraiser for Upcoming Seniors Home
My True North Now
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November 18, 2024
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Avens seeks donations for ‘vibrant spaces’ in new facility
Cabin Radio
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November 18, 2024
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Report details confusion and 'risky' efforts to move care home residents during 2023 Yellowknife evacuation
CBC
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October 29, 2024
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Business Awards Gala Celebrates Northern Businesses
True North FM
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October 26, 2024
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Yellowknife evacuated one year ago. Are residents more prepared for the next emergency?
CBC North
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August 16, 2024
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Is the NWT’s emergency chain of command working?
Cabin Radio
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May 9, 2024
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AVENS Seniors Centre needs volunteer bunny handlers
CBC The Trailbreaker with Hilary Bird
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April 26, 2024
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Local organizations start preparing for another potential bad wildfire season
Yellowknifer
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March 22, 2024
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AVENS calls for greater GNWT collaboration in evacuation review
Cabin Radio
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January 30, 2024
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'We have to talk about this': Shaky wildfire evacuation can't happen again, says seniors group
CBC North
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January 26, 2024
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Quality of life for residents at AVENS
Yellowknifer
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January 19, 2024
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Spreading Christmas cheer at AVENS
Yellowknifer
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December 22, 2023
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The Best Laid Plans
Up Here Magazine
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November 24, 2023
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Residents of AVENS begin the journey home
NNSL Media
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September 15, 2023
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Yellowknife wildfire evacuation plan underway for AVENS
NNSL Media
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August 17, 2023
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AVENS strives to improve quality of life for residents with Alzheimer's
NNSL Media
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January 13, 2023
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Pyjama drive warms up Christmas for dozens of N.W.T. seniors
CBC NEWS
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December 22, 2022
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A scary good time at AVENS
NNSL Media
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November 2, 2022
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Aven Manor, Aven Cottages given ‘exemplary’ accreditation
Cabin Radio
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September 20, 2022
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Volunteers beautify and open up Aven Manor’s garden
Cabin Radio
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August 22, 2022
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AVENS seniors spend evening watching fastball action at Tommy Forrest ballpark
NNSL Media
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July 20, 2022
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AVENS Pavilion: What will Yellowknife's new seniors' housing be like?
Cabin Radio
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April 27, 2022
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Avens to hold public engagement session about new building
Cabin Radio
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April 21, 2022
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Avens begins offering free notary public service for seniors
Cabin Radio
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March 14, 2022
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Construction on Avens Pavilion likely to begin this month
Cabin Radio
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April 16, 2021
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Aven Pavilion project receives development permit
NNSL Media
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April 16, 2021
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Yellowknife city council considers proposed Avens expansion
CBC North
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January 26, 2021
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Avens unveils bigger, better bus for seniors after fundraiser
Cabin Radio
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December 19, 2020
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Buy a senior a gift: Avens launches 2020 Tree of Giving
Cabin Radio
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November 17, 2020
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$39M announced for YK Avens Pavilion seniors’ housing
Cabin Radio
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October 29, 2020
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Communities helping communities: handmade fidget blankets going to seniors homes around the territory
NNSL Media
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August 26, 2020
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Yellowknife's Avens seniors centre welcomes anonymous $100K donation
CBC North
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November 6, 2015
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