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Major Crimes Unit arrests man for concerning statements
The NT RCMP Major Crimes Unit (MCU) has arrested a 28-year-old man for statements made towards a GNWT Public Health employee.On January 20th, RCMP...
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YK1 school district appoints Cindi Vaselenak as new superintendent
Alberta educator Cindi Vaselenak has been chosen as the new Superintendent of Schools and Chief Executive Officer for Yellowknife Education District No. 1.Vaselenak worked...
February 1st Jury Trial at Explorer Hotel cancelled
The Jury Trial that was scheduled to take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 1st at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife has been...
UPDATE: Yellowknife vaccine appointments for elderly residents fill up, more made available
Update 4:04 p.m.: More dates and times have been added to the Yellowknife COVID-19 vaccine clinic, after appointments had filled up.More appointments will be...
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Hay River Film Society screening ‘more Northern films’
The Hay River Film Society is screening Sovereign Soil for its monthly film screening. The film is an independent documentary about a farming initiative to...
Northland Utilities’ appeal dismissed over Hay River electricity equipment sale
The NWT Court of Appeal has rejected Northland Utilities’ appeal that the Town of Hay River should have to pay triple the previously decided...
‘No scenario where there’s an unidentified case in another community’: CPHO
Uncertainty remains about the COVID-19 case in Yellowknife, while the GNWT continues testing in Fort Liard and Hay River.But despite this, with the total...
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Highway 7 Gate near Fort Liard open by appointment only as part of COVID-19 response
In an effort to free up local resources for the COVID-19 response in Fort Liard, the gate on Highway 7 near Fort Liard will...
Inuvik fire truck stolen, located 130km south of town
Between the hours of 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19th an individual stole the Inuvik Fire Department’s 105-foot ladder truck, which was...
More businesses providing services for isolation centres
A number of new agreements have been signed for businesses to provide services for the territory’s isolation centres.A total of 76 standing offer agreements...
Policy changes make housing repairs more accessible for seniors
Changes to policies will make housing repairs more accessible for seniors.Housing minister Paulie Chinna made amendments to the existing housing repair for seniors policy,...
Marine Transportation Services to supply and deliver fuel to military radar sites in Western Arctic
The GNWT’s Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has signed a five-year contract to supply and deliver fuel to the North Warning System radar sites in...
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Deputy PM launches 2021 budget consultations
The Deputy Prime Minister is kicking off consultations for the 2021 federal budget. Ottawa is asking Canadians for their input to help inform and guide...
Councillor Steve Payne set to be appointed deputy mayor
Councillor Steve Payne is set to become the new deputy mayor of Yellowknife.A new deputy mayor is chosen at the first council meeting of...
UPDATE: Internet service has been restored
UPDATE - Service has now been restored. If you are still experiencing issues try unplugging your modem and plugging it in again.Northwestel said a...
UPDATED: Two week shutdown in Fort Liard, five COVID-19 cases reported
Update 9:22 a.m. Wednesday Jan 20: The two additional diagnoses of COVID-19 in Fort Liard have been confirmed, meaning there's five active cases of...
City offering classes in Introduction to American Sign Language
The City of Yellowknife will be offering two levels of classes in Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) to residents. The classes are for...
Fort Liard vaccine clinic plans updated
The GNWT is refining it’s plans for a vaccine clinic in Fort Liard later this week, with the community under a shutdown.A COVID-19 vaccine...
Record number of participants take part in 2021 Walk to Tuk
When registration began for the 2021 Walk to Tuk, organizers said they were aiming to get every single community registered. Turns out they almost...
Public Health Emergency extended through February 2nd
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the...
Inuvik firefighter is recipient of 2020 NWT Fire Service Merit Award
The 2020 recipient of the NWT Fire Service Merit Awards is firefighter David Bernhardt in recognition of his contributions to the NWT Fire Service...
Best holiday drink in Yellowknife belongs to…Birchwood Coffee Kǫ̀
Birchwood Coffee Kǫ̀’s Peppermint Mocha was voted as the best holiday drink in Yellowknife for the #ShopYK Holiday Drink Contest.The Peppermint Mocha drink received...
UPDATED: Positive COVID-19 diagnosis in Yellowknife, no known source
Update 9:46 a.m.: The COVID-19 rapid response team is investigating a lead at Aven Manor retirement home in Yellowknife, as the GNWT continues to...
Dettah COVID-19 vaccine clinic sees good response from elders
The Dettah COVID-19 vaccine clinic received a good response from elders, as the GNWT continues its COVID-19 vaccine rollout to priority populations.Dettah Chief Edward...
Mine workers should schedule different rotations or wait for vaccine: NWT’s medical director
There are currently no plans to set up COVID-19 vaccine clinics for rotational mine workers who may miss their community’s date to be administered...
Book about Dene culture and northern animals wins storybook contest
The South Slave Divisional Education Council has announced the winner of its annual children storybook contest, Our Northern Rivers by Denise Broomfield Noel.The story...
UPDATED: Wastewater traces of COVID-19 in Hay River may stem from Fort Liard case
Update 10:19 a.m. Monday Jan 18: The traces of COVID-19 found in wastewater sampling conducted in Hay River may stem from the individual diagnosed...
Statistics Canada helping conduct symptom checks for people self-isolating in NWT
In the first week of January, Statistics Canada began working with the GNWT’s COVID-19 Coordinating Secretariat on an initiative where they conduct over-the-phone symptom...
Hay River manufacturer receives inaugural GNWT Investment
Poison Graphics in Hay River has been awarded the GNWT’s inaugural NWT Manufacturing Innovation and Technology contribution.This is the first year that the contribution...
Updated COVID-19 vaccine schedule
The updated COVID-19 vaccine schedule below is being provided to show the latest planning and to set expectations with the caveat that things will...
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Funding available for NWT Business through SEED Program
NWT businesses can now apply to the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment’s Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development Program for funding.Up to $7,500...
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Wolf killing from the air needs to stop: Wek’èezhìi Renewable Resources Board
An Indigenous resources board has recommended the GNWT stop shooting wolves from the air, according to a new report.Wek’èezhìi Renewable Resources Board said more...
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Whooping cough outbreak in the Dehcho
An outbreak of whooping cough has been detected in two communities in the Dehcho region.There are seven confirmed cases in total in Jean Marie...