Mackenzie named new Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief

The Department of National Defence will be presenting information to the public on proposed infrastructure investments beginning the week of April 20. The department is scheduled to present at a committee meeting at city hall on Monday followed by in-person meetings in Inuvik and Yellowknife.

Seven updated art programs, including two newly created ones, are now open for applications through the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Folk On The Rocks has announced the performers for this year’s Main Stage Showdown.

Testing results show another school in the territory with elevated levels of lead in water. Since comprehensive testing of schools across the N.W.T. began this fall, 31 school sites out of 38 announced to date have tested positive for elevated levels of lead. Two officials from the department of Infrastructure said the N.W.T. plans to look at testing more public buildings including health care centres and hospitals once school testing is completed.

On Wednesday Yellowknife city council heard more on the latest proposed community plan draft which includes incentives to help boost affordable housing as well as a new housing policy. Some councillors expressed concerns that policies could hinder development.