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MAX awards celebrate change in mining industry

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

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

  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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“Bears are back!” (again)

With bears in the territory awakening from hibernation, the department of the Environment warn bears are “active” in the NWT and urge folks to take steps to keep a distance and keep safe. The N.W.T. is known as “bear country’ and home to black, grizzly and polar bears. While bears generally avoid contact with people, encounters happen.

Fort Providence RCMP charge suspect following search warrant

Fort Providence RCMP says they have arrested and charged a suspect with drug charges following the execution of a search warrant.

Road work to be conducted in Yellowknife over the next two weeks

The City of Yellowknife has retained the services of Stantec Consulting Ltd. to carry out geotechnical investigations in several areas of the city, in perpetration for upcoming Sewer & Water and paving improvements.

NWT responds to PM’s new power strategy

In a media release issued Thursday naming the Taltson expansion, the federal government emphasized the importance of the energy supply in building an “affordable, competitive and sustainable” economy. In response, Northern energy experts agree an expanded countrywide clean electric grid is vital but ask who benefits when the multibillion dollar proposed Taltson expansion won’t reach the communities that need it most.

Major Project Review Tool and Regional Database launched by Mackenzie Review Board

The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board just launched a new online Regional Database and Major Project Review Tool. The board said the new tools will help make way for more “timely, coordinated and evidence-based” decisions on major projects in the Slave Geological Province within the NWT.