Connor Pitre

Born and raised in Central Alberta, Connor Pitre attended the Western Academy Broadcasting College in Saskatchewan, before making his way to the NWT in November of 2021. Since then, he has become a regular staple of the True North FM crew in the News department, and occasionally filling in on the afternoon show.

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The Ruth Inch Memorial Pool has officially Closed

City of Yellowknife Connor Pitre -
Yellowknife’s beloved Ruth Inch Memorial Pool has officially closed its doors for the final time. Throughout March and April, the Pool had put on a handful of week-long, themed events...

What’s Conan the Barbarian doing on Franklin Avenue?

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A familiar, muscle-bound warrior has made an appearance along Franklin Avenue in Yellowknife. Friday morning commuters may have spotted a new election sign at the corner of Resevoir Road urging...

Dettah Ice Road Closed for the Season, among other Seasonal Roads

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  The NWT’s various winter roads are coming to a close once again. With the temperatures rising and ice rapidly melting, the handful of the Territory’s seasonal roads have begun to...

Alberta Man Arrested in Fort Resolution for Unlawful Entry

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A young man from Edmonton has been arrested in Fort Resolution after illegally entering a private residence. Local officers were informed of the incident at 10:15am on April 3rd, when...

Participants of 2025 Main Stage Showdown Revealed

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Folk on the Rocks has just shared the ten artists who will be performing at the Main Stage Showdown. This is a talent show event that was made open to...

Aurora Chorealis Conductor “Feeling Confident” Ahead of Latest NACC Show

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Yellowknife’s Northern Arts and Cultural Centre is in the final stages of preparation for their latest show! In a joint production between Aurora Chorealis and the Fireweed Children’s Chorus, NACC...

St. Patrick High School to Host Election Forum Event

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Yellowknife’s Ecole St. Patrick High School is once again bringing its students into the political arena. Coming up near the end of the month, the St. Pats School will be...

Yellowknife Community Foundation Establishes New Veterinary Education Fund

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The Yellowknife Community Foundation has just established a new Fund for students who are on their way to a career in veterinary care. Known as Bella’s Veterinary Student Award Fund,...

Yellowknife Co-op Confirms Name Change to Lakeshore Co-operative

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Following a meeting of local members, the Yellowknife Co-op has agreed to an official change of their name. What was...

Gaza Fundraiser Documentary coming to Capitol Theatre

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Yellowknife’s Capitol Theatre will be holding a special screening of an Oscar-winning documentary. The film is called No Other Land,...

Hay River Preparing for New Waste Disposal Cart Delivery

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Hay River residents will finally have their new curbside carts rolled out to their homes this weekend. It was previously...

United Way Shares Recipients of 2025 Community Investment Fund

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Having always served as a pillar of community support, United Way NWT has shared the recipients of the 2025...

Ecology North Shares Full Schedule for Earth Week Activities

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Ecology North has shared their full schedule of events for the upcoming Earth Week celebration. This year, Earth Week is...

Repeat Drug Dealer Arrested in Hay River

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A previously convicted drug dealer is once again in police custody after a traffic stop conducted in Hay River. On...

Yellowknife Co-op Shares more Details on new Hay River Location

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The Board of Directors of the Yellowknife Direct Charge Co-Operative has approved the acquistion of Super A Foods in...

Yellowknife Co-op Acquires Super-A Foods in Hay River

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The announcement has just been made that the Yellowknfie Direct Charge Co-op has just acquired the Super-A Foods in...
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Latest News

Yellowknife Women’s Society and YWCA NWT host community lunch for International Women’s Day

Community
YWCA NWT and the Yellowknife Women’s Society will be holding a free community lunch this Thursday, March 5 to celebrate International Women’s Day.  

CIBC renews commitment to Run for Our Lives fundraiser

Community
The Run for Our Lives Committee has accepted a renewed four-year $100,000 commitment from CIBC in support of cancer-related equipment fundraising through the annual CIBC Mud run.  

New mineral potential study announced

Northwest Territories
The Government of the Northwest Territories has released an updated assessment of mineral potential across the Slave Geological Province, providing a modern, data-rich look at the potential across the region.  

Lottery corporation highlights warning signs of problem gambling

Community
As March marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the Western Canada Lottery Corporation is taking the opportunity to reduce stigma and remind players that support is available.

Memorandum of Understanding signed to advance Indigenous-led clean energy on the La Martre River

Northwest Territories
The Tłı̀¨chǫ Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, agreeing to assess the potential of a Tłı̀¨chǫ Government-owned hydroelectric generator on the La Martre River.