UPDATE: Missing youth located safe and sound

GNWT's Infrastructure department says the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road is closed for the winter season. The Wekweètì and Gamètì winter roads remain restricted to night travel only between 10 pm to 10 am. A representative with GNWT’s department of Infrastructure said access to winter roads and sections are limited to timed travel to preserve their longevity at the end of the winter road season.

Ecology North is inviting the public to come and welcome spring this Earth Week, with events running from April 20 to 26.  

Yellowknife’s Folk On The Rocks music festival and its Executive Director Teresa Horosko have been nominated for awards at the 2026 Live Music Awards.  

Economic Development Director Kerry Thistle and Community Engagement Advisor Richela Solatorio presented what is described as a “master story” of the city through the experiences of those who live here. While some aspects of the planned pitch were met with enthusiasm, city council members said that Indigenous identity and culture must be integral to such a project.

Fort Smith RCMP are investigating a fatal snowmobile collision that occurred in a remote wilderness area that occurred over the weekend