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MAX awards celebrate change in mining industry

Northwest Territories True North FM -
While a number of Yellowknife area mines are scheduled to close in the coming years, including the Diavik diamond mine scheduled for closure in 2026, the mining industry has transformed over the last decades since the first in 1935. 

MPs approve federal budget in tight vote, averting a snap election

National True North FM -
A narrow majority of MPs voted in favour of the Liberal government’s budget Monday, avoiding another federal election. A motion to approve Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget passed with 170 votes in favour and 168 against.

Suspect arrested after pointing fake gun at hospital staff

RCMP True North FM -
  A 31-year-old is facing charges after after allegedly pointing an imitation handgun at staff at the Stanton Territorial Hospital. Police say they were called to the hospital around 10:45 a.m....

Deadline to apply for evacuation relief approaching

Community True North FM -
The territorial government issued a reminder to apply for the emergency evacuation relief program. The deadline to apply is 14 days after evacuation orders have been lifted, for Whatì residents...

Public notice issued over “situation” at Stanton Hospital

Health Care True North FM -
The Health and Social Services Authority put out a Public Notice on Thursday evening about an incident that occurred around 10 a.m. at the Stanton Territorial Hospital. A person...

Busy construction season gets underway in Yellowknife

City of Yellowknife True North FM -
With warmer weather here, construction is ramping up around Yellowknife. A total of 15 construction projects are planned this summer in the city as a part of the 2017...

Brigitte Rivet named acting principal of École J.H. Sissons

City of Yellowknife True North FM -
Brigitte Rivet has been named as acting principal of École J.H. Sissons School (ÉJHS) for the 2017/2018 school year, according to Yellowknife Education District No.1 (YK1).  Brigitte, who has served as...

Search underway in YK for two suspects in alleged assault

City of Yellowknife True North FM -
Police are asking for your help in locating two suspects in an alleged assault case. A female teenager was allegedly assaulted in the area of 51st Ave and 47 Street...

Researchers want to know what you drink and what you know

City of Yellowknife True North FM -
Health Canada is hoping to learn more about your drinking habits, or lack thereof.  Researchers will be conducting surveys in...

GNWT to test Alert Ready System on Wednesday across NWT

City of Yellowknife True North FM -
You may see or hear an alert on Wednesday across the NWT - but don't worry. The GNWT will issue...

Decision expected this morning in Yellowknife assault case

City of Yellowknife True North FM -
A verdict is expected this morning in an assault case involving a well-known Yellowknife actor, musician, and houseboat bed...

RCMP locate and arrest YK man charged with sexual assault

City of Yellowknife True North FM -
After pleading for the public's help in locating a man charged with sexual assault, Yellowknife RCMP announced Thursday that...

Grants announced for recreation and parks month

City of Yellowknife True North FM -
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA) has announced they will be handing out grants to celebrate Recreation and...

Poverty workshops coming to Yellowknife this week

City of Yellowknife True North FM -
A series of workshops and consultations are coming to Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀ this month, with a focus on a human...

City of Yellowknife giving away a year of free rent

City of Yellowknife True North FM -
You could win 12 month worth of free rent in downtown Yellowknife just by submitting your business idea. The contest "Win...

New assistant principal named at Sir John Franklin High

City of Yellowknife True North FM -
Peter Curran, a long-time teacher at Sir John Franklin High School, has been named assistant principal at the school.  He will share the...
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GNWT releases new Cancer Care Vision

Northwest Territories
The Government of the Northwest Territories has released their new Cancer Care Vision: A Living Framework for Quality and Priorities in the Northwest Territories, a new strategy to set how cancer care will be planned and coordinated over time.

Notice to Airmen issued for Wood Buffalo Park wildfire

Fire
The wildfire on the northeastern side of Wood Buffalo Park continues to burn out of control, roughly 22 km northeast of Highway 5.  

Public access to Twin Falls Trail restricted due to erosion

Northwest Territories
The Twin Falls Park Trail has been closed after erosion was observed along the riverbank. Melvin Leonard with the territory’s tourism department said that the erosion in the area poses a “serious risk” to the public and is advising anyone using the park area to keep off the trail.

NWT students compete in Skills Canada National Competition

Community
The Skills Canada National Competition was held in Toronto last week, with numerous individuals and teams from the Northwest Territories participating.

YK Chamber “trade mission” aims to build deeper business relationships

Business
The Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce is planning a “trade mission” to Hay River this summer. The mission is aimed at building deeper trade relationships, exchanging knowledge and examining different opportunities across the two communities at a time of significant change in the North.