IOC postpones Olympics

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson believes the funding announcement made by the federal government earlier this week is an important step forward for the NWT and for Canada’s Arctic as a whole.

Fort Smith community advocate and economic development leader Melissa Johns has announced her candidacy for President of the Fort Smith Métis Council.

Three major infrastructure projects across the Northwest Territories were named as part of a $32 billion funding announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney.In addition to defence based investments into bases in Yellowknife, Inuvik, Iqaluit, and Goose Bay,  The Mackenzie Valley Highway Project, the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor and the Talston Hydro Expansion project all have all received the green light from the federal government.

Four days of festivities brought cultural celebrations, traditions, fashion as well as friendly family fun and competition to the North. The Wood Buffalo Frolics brought together community members from across the North and bordering regions.

The City of Yellowknife is reminding residents to use their water fixtures regularly to help prevent freezing in residential sewer lines this winter.