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The RCMP’s Federal Arctic Unit in Yellowknife reported that they conducted an investigation involving two local businesses and over $100,000 dollars in goods. A local resident is currently facing charges in relation to the alleged incident. According to the report, officials found evident suggesting the goods were obtained through the illegal ‘selling of tobacco products’ and possession of property obtained by crime.

Yellowknife police have filed drug charges in relation to a car crash that occurred this weekend on Deweerdt Drive. 

The GNWT’s proposed capital spending $436 million is concentrated heavily between the southernmost and northernmost regions. The capital estimates report shows a focus on infrastructure development on highways and roads (30 per cent, about $130 million of total capital spending), community infrastructure (16 per cent, about $70 million),  renewable energy (16 per cent, about $70 million) and housing (12 per cent, about $52 million).

Snowkings announce a much anticipated XXXI Festival schedule of events and performer lineup to take place within the walls of an Art Deco-themed winter castle. Edition 31 of the Snowking festival is coming to life, rising from the snow and ice of Yellowknife Bay. “This year will be jam-packed with talented performers and day-time and evening events all within the impressive Art Deco themed architecture of this year’s Snowcastle,” said Taylor Shephard, aka ‘Sir Slush’

“We're expanding to have audio scopes and stethoscopes and we're looking at other tools that can be used. So that the virtual care out of Stanton or Inuvik can be provided into our smallest of communities. So a physician has always been available in those locations, via phone or travelling to them. But now we're offering a broader base. Connectivity has been resolved in part by using what's there, investing in new technology - so satellite connectivity,” said Dan Florizone