Trudeau calls COVID-19 “one of its greatest challenges yet”

“It’s too warm!,” says Andy Simpson, who was out with grandson Trayson in the city of Yellowknife this afternoon. Simpson, who is originally from Behchokǫ̀ but lives in Yellowknife, explained he remembers the days when January would see temps well below the minus 40 zones, something that is rare now. Austin Marshall, Rotary Club president, was also out and about this afternoon and agreed that “It’s not as cold.”

The GNWT are working on a new development plan for the Fort Smith Airport and want to hear from the public. They said the plan is aimed at increasing economic growth, “guiding the present” and boosting future airport development. The previous plan was released back in 2005. Officials are working on a new one which they say will include a series of recommendations, analyses and policies for future long term airport development, “typically for a 20-year period.”.

"Canada and the world are engaging with the North amid a rapidly shifting global landscape. This is not a passing moment or trend. It is an inflection point in a long-term shift that represents growing opportunity for the North,” read the announcement issued this after by the GNWT.

The Still Dark Festival is being held for the second time in downtown Yellowknife from Feb. 5 to 8. 

Canadian department store Zellers is looking to make a comeback. Following the launch of their first standalone location in Edmonton last October, the retailer says they’re actively pursuing new leasing opportunities across Canada -- with a focus on every major Canadian market.