Man and woman reported missing in Yellowknife found safe

Two more schools in the territory have tested positive for elevated levels of lead in a number of their water fixtures. According to the report issued today by the GNWT, two schools in Fort Smith will undergo remediation measures for the affected water fixtures. Paul William Kaeser High School and Joseph Burr Tyrrell School in Fort Smith, join a list of 12 schools in the N.W.T. that have tested positive for elevated lead in drinking water.

The GNWT has partnered with Ne’rahten Development Ltd. to support the K’áhsho Got’ı̨nę Trades Centre in Fort Good Hope. 

The Dene Nation has expressed their strong support for First Nations of Alberta Treaty 6, 7, and 8, as they oppose the proposed referendum on Alberta’s sovereignty.  

Annual traffic at the Yellowknife Airport (YZF) grew by 2% from 2024 to 2025.

“The Community Government of Hay River reported monthly results of THMs, and the current annual running average has come below 100 µg/L. The drinking water now meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. Normal use of drinking water may resume.The Environmental Health Unit will continue to monitor results from the Town of Hay River Water Treatment Plant,” read a message issued by the department.