WHL; Royals draft Yellowknife’s Gillard

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.

Young leaders from across the territory took the places of MLAs and Ministers at a mock session this week, bringing a voice to critical issues affecting communities of the North. “Representing your community in this chamber is a great honour and one that carries responsibility. You were all selected to be here because of your dedication, leadership and commitment to your schools, families and communities," said the N.W.T. Commissioner Gerald W. Kisoun