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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 BehchokÇ«̀€Â 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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Expanded environmental assessment proposed for Mackenzie Valley Highway

Northwest Territories
The Government of the Northwest Territories is moving to expand the scope of environmental assessment for the Mackenzie Valley Highway to include the corridor from Norman Wells to a connection with the Dempster Highway.

Taltson Hydro Plant maintenance shutdown started early

Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories Power Corporation has announced that the annual summer maintenance shutdown of the Taltson Hydro Plant has been moved forward to begin on August 16 and is scheduled to last until August 27.

South Slave fire reignited by ongoing drought

Fire
Warm and dry conditions in parts of the territory have contributed to drying fuels, allowing new wildfires to form more easily or reignite after being initially contained.

Consensus reached on the proposed route for the AESC

Northwest Territories
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the Tłı̀¨chÇ« Government have announced that they have reached a consensus on the proposed corridor for the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor, an all-season road that will connect the NWT to the Nunavut border.

Fish for Sale exhibit going on tour of the North and South Slave

Community
Fish for Sale: A History of Commercial Fishing on Great Slave Lake, a feature exhibit at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre will be travelling to several communities in the North and South Slave.