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The Missing Persons Act, a new piece of legislation that aims to assist police in investigating missing persons in the Northwest Territories, has come into force.

North Slave Métis Alliance (NSMA) and the City of Yellowknife signed a Memorandum of Understanding today regarding the collection, processing, and recycling of waste copper.

Aging infrastructure has been sited as one of the major factors contributing to a growing list of drinking water advisories put in place this year alone, from schools across the N.W.T. to water treatment systems in Hay River, Fort Liard and Wrigley as well as recently announced findings of elevated lead in city buildings.

“Under the MOU, both governments will align efforts to support resource development and infrastructure, explore opportunities for more efficient pre-regulatory assistance and coordination for projects, and convene a first-of-its-kind “Northern Indigenous Governments and Development Corporations Project Funding Symposium”. Implementation plans and further activities will be identified as the partnership progresses,” read a message issued by the federal agency.

The City of Yellowknife is seeking public input to help modernize the city's business license by-law. Local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community members are invited to share their opinions and feedback with the city.