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Polar Artists Group

Friday, May 18th, 2007

Northern Garments Inc. (NGI) is proud to announce that its premier designer, Megan Waterman has been welcomed into the international Polar Artists Group. Recognized for her gift of melding modern and traditional materials and designs, Waterman now joins other accomplished international artists that are dedicated to raising the awareness of the polar regions.

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Canada Winter Games

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

Northern Garments adorns the 2007 Canada Winter Games opening ceremonies with its SKOOKUMbrand® Yukon Anoraks.

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Skookum Quest

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

After years of product development and successfully completing its own quest to produce the world’s best clothing protection against winter, SKOOKUMbrand® enters its highly innovative and distinctly Canadian anorak in the Yukon Quest, the world’s toughest sled dog race.

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Industrial Design Registration

Monday, November 6th, 2006

Northern Garments Inc. (NGI) is proud to announce its SKOOKUMbrand® YUkon Anorak, designed by Megan Waterman and tested over years in the far north, has received its official Industrial Design Registration via the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.

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Fashion Export Award

Sunday, October 1st, 2006

Style Magazine has fostered the Fashion Export Awards to recognize Canada’s finest in the fashion and apparel industry. After being considered alongside the best in the business, Megan Waterman designer of SKOOKUMbrand® Yukon Anoraks and North Garments Inc. (NGI) win award for Industry Innovation.

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UnCommon Test

Friday, September 1st, 2006

After many years of testing and fine tuning, SKOOKUMbrand® Yukon Anoraks pass one of its real world tests with flying colours.

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Yukon Arctic Ultra

Thursday, March 16th, 2006

As its rigorous testing continues, Jonathan Lucas of Whitehorse takes the SKOOKUMbrand® Yukon Anorak to the limits of physical exertion in cold climates during the Yukon Arctic Ultra, the world’s toughest human-powered winter race.

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