Norman Wells

GPTKB entity

Statements (108)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:town
gptkbp:annual_event gptkb:Norman_Wells_Winter_Carnival
gptkbp:area 12.5 km²
12.5 square kilometers
gptkbp:average_temperature 15° C in summer
-10° C in winter
gptkbp:challenges economic sustainability
gptkbp:civic_engagement community meetings
gptkbp:climate continental climate
subarctic
cold winters
gptkbp:collaboration collaboration with neighboring communities
gptkbp:community_events art exhibitions
cultural celebrations
music festivals
community feasts
sports tournaments
gptkbp:community_involvement infrastructure projects
non-profits
gptkbp:community_service gptkb:community_center
gptkbp:coordinates 65.2833° N, 126.8333° W
gptkbp:council gptkb:Norman_Wells_Town_Council
gptkbp:country gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:cultural_events annual festivals
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Dene culture
Dene culture preservation
gptkbp:demographics predominantly Indigenous population
gptkbp:economy fur trade
gptkbp:education gptkb:Sahtu_School
local school
gptkbp:elevation gptkb:200_meters
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:Fire_Department
gptkbp:environmental_concerns oil spills
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives sustainability programs
gptkbp:established gptkb:1930
gptkbp:founded 1930s
gptkbp:founded_by oil prospectors
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Mackenzie_River
gptkbp:government_type gptkb:local_government
gptkbp:has_airport gptkb:Norman_Wells_Airport
gptkbp:has_diversity_initiatives tourism initiatives
gptkbp:has_facilities gptkb:Norman_Wells_Health_Centre
gptkbp:has_public_transport limited services
gptkbp:healthcare gptkb:Medical_Institution
gptkbp:historical_significance World War II supply route
strategic location during WWII
gptkbp:historical_site historic oil fields
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Norman Wells
gptkbp:internet_access broadband services
gptkbp:known_for oil production
gptkbp:land_use residential and commercial
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:language_spoken English
Slavey
gptkbp:legislation zoning laws
gptkbp:local_art Indigenous art
gptkbp:local_attractions natural parks
scenic viewpoints
historic sites
cultural centers
wildlife viewing areas
gptkbp:local_cuisine Canadian cuisine
traditional Dene food
gptkbp:local_economy resource extraction
dependent on oil and gas industry
gptkbp:local_government mayor and council
gptkbp:local_history oil discovery in 1920s
gptkbp:local_legends Indigenous folklore
gptkbp:local_newspaper community radio
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Northwest_Territories
gptkbp:major_highway gptkb:Highway_1
gptkbp:major_industry gptkb:tourism
energy
gptkbp:natural_resources minerals and timber
gptkbp:nearest_city gptkb:Inuvik
gptkb:Fort_Simpson
gptkbp:parks parks and recreation areas
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Northwest_Territories
gptkbp:participating_nations gptkb:Sahtu_Dene
gptkbp:population approximately 800
gptkbp:postal_code X0 E 0 V0
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:natural_gas
gptkbp:recreation gptkb:hiking_trails
fishing
outdoor activities
hunting
snowmobiling
gptkbp:river gptkb:Mackenzie_River
gptkbp:safety neighborhood watch programs
gptkbp:sport gptkb:ice_hockey
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Sahtu_Region
gptkbp:surrounding_body_of_water gptkb:Great_Bear_Lake
gptkbp:time_zone MST
gptkbp:tourism scenic views
gptkbp:tradition seasonal festivals
gptkbp:transportation road access
highway access
air access
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:carnivore
gptkb:moose
eagles
wolves
bears
gptkbp:youth_programs after school activities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mackenzie_River
gptkb:The_Norman_Wells_Jazz_Festival
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4