Ottawa permanently increasing the Old Age Security pension for the first time since 1973

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

The N.W.T. Department of Infrastructure has closed the Aklavik Access Road as the winter road season comes to a close. On Wednesday, the department issued a 72-hour closure caution but warned that the road “may close sooner with little to no notice.”