Canada-U.S. border closure extended until at least April 21st

The Interpreter Career Pathway Program launched yesterday, with eight fluent Indigenous language speakers selected to participate from a pool of 22 candidates.

As crews continue to battle a wildfire that grew to more than 12,000 hectares in Wood Buffalo, Wildland officials are concerned about how rising temperatures, particularly in the Dehcho and South Slave regions could affect conditions. Over the weekend, the wildfire reportedly expanded from just under 300 hectares to about 12, 353 hectares in size.

Yellowknife City Council met today to discuss the city’s approach to encampments, as well as the proposed renaming of Franklin Ave. 

The territory is looking to make changes to regulations about student financial assistance and is looking for public “feedback” on the proposed changes. The proposed amendments could help expand student access to financial benefits, while also expanding the GNWT’s ability to access student information.

Premiers from across western Canada met earlier this week for the 2026 Western Premier’s Conference in Kananaskis, Alberta.