In Pictures: Yellowknife’s Remembrance Day parade

The town of Hay River has provided updates and resources regarding spring break up and emergency management planning for flooding and wildfires. This week, Hay River officials reported that early indicators suggest some localized breakup of the Hay River could take place by the weekend.

The territorial Department of Environment and Climate Change issued their first break-up report for 2026 on Friday evening. Scientists with the department reported that following a “delayed start” snowmelt is “ongoing.” The data was collected over the last month up to 2 p.m. Friday and released at 7 p.m. by the GNWT.

RCMP in Behchokǫ̀ have responded to a report of shots being fired in the community.

The Government of the Northwest Territories broke ground in Fort Smith on the new Territorial Wildfire Centre building today, marking what they say is a new milestone in public safety investment.

As of Saturday, the aquatic centre in Yellowknife will officially have a new name. After opening about one year ago, the aquatic centre has eagerly awaited naming.