The wheels are in motion to mark the 40th anniversary of the class of 1978-'79 and if all works out as planned, organizers will surpass attendance at previous reunions.

Caroline Kasteel Bowler, a graduate of Sir John Franklin School that year, said she's spearheading an effort to catch up with fellow classmates and with former students from St. Patrick High School over National Indigenous Day weekend, June 20-23.

After graduating, Kasteel Bowler quickly moved on to the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton and built a career in private business consultation and financial management. However, despite scattering elsewhere in the country, she said most Sir John grads remained in touch and anniversaries have been held every decade.

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Details of the four-day reunion are still to be finalized but the event is expected to include a mix-and-mingle and a tour of Sir John Franklin School. There is also to be a dinner and dance and possibly some involvement in the Festival on Franklin, to be held June 21. There will also be an opportunity to play a round of golf at the Midnight Sun Classic and a barbecue and/or beach day either at Prelude Lake or Long Lake.

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Reunion planners have put together a Facebook page called Fantastic 40th YK High School Reunion 1979 SA国际影视传媒� 2019, where it is hoped that the class of 1979 from both high schools will reach out to confirm their attendance.

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Among the students from that class are Pat Braden, who settled in Yellowknife after graduating.

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People interested in participating or providing billeting services can call Kasteel Bowler at 780-914-4988 or email at cjbowler@shaw.ca.