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Northern Frontier

Accession number: 
1945.0005

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Production Years: 
1945

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  • English
Film Properties: 
  • 35mm
  • Black and White
  • Sound
Length (feet): 
1404 (35mm)

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Library and Archives Canada: 35mm, VHS.
"Documentary film depicting the life of the modern prospector and the development of Canada's northern frontier. The film focuses on the modernization of mining equipment and methods of operation and transportation in the district of Yellowknife. Includes sequences on drilling operations with the diamond drill; gold content; geologists studying aerial maps for new drilling locations; modern transportation vehicles; installation of power lines; miners' living quarters; air fields, etc."