Ethan Montague

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U.S ratchets down tariff threat after pair of talks between Trump, Trudeau

Northwest Territories Ethan Montague - February 3, 2025

There will be no tariffs against Canada, at least, for now. This after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the 25 per cent tariffs that were slated to be levied...

Three Yellowknife organizations share $15K funding boost from Canada Post Community Foundation

City of Yellowknife Ethan Montague - September 20, 2024

Three Yellowknife-based organizations will be sharing $15K in Canada Post Community Foundation grants. The Yellowknife Playschool Association, the NWT Montessori Society, and the Sport North Federation will each see a...

MP McLeod announces $625K federal investment in Aurora College to support skilled trades training

News Ethan Montague - September 20, 2024

In an effort to help recruiting, retention, and training for apprentices in skilled trades, NWT MP Michael McLeod has announced a $625K federal funding bump for Aurora College's "Updating,...

NWT receives first $9 million federal funding boost for infrastructure projects

News Ethan Montague - September 19, 2024

The federal government has transferred $9 million to the Northwest Territories under the Canada Community-Building Fund to support communities across the territory for local infrastructure priorities. According to the feds,...

GNWT encourages organizations to apply for Take a Kid Trapping funding

News Ethan Montague - September 19, 2024

The GNWT is urging residents across the territory to apply for Take a Kid Trapping funding in an effort to get more young people out on the land. Schools, Indigenous...

YKCC to test out new Performance Program during 2024-25 season

City of Yellowknife Ethan Montague - September 18, 2024

The Yellowknife Curling Club will be testing out a newly created Performance Program during its 2024-25 season. According to the YKCC, a "curling club pro" was hired to provide programming...

Northwestel invites northern artists to pick up their brushes and paint during 2025 Northwestel Directory Art Contest

News Ethan Montague - September 18, 2024

Northwestel is calling for northern artists to enter the 2025 Northwestel Directory Art Contest. The event has been a longstanding tradition at Northwestel after its inception in 1979. Each year,...

City of Yellowknife and union representing city employees ratify collective agreement

City of Yellowknife Ethan Montague - September 18, 2024

The City of Yellowknife has announced that the Public Service Alliance of Canada Local X0345 and City Council have ratified a new Collective Agreement after several weeks of negotiations. The...

Premier Simpson releases statement on the passing of former MLA and friend Tony Whitford

News Ethan Montague - September 17, 2024

NWT Premier R.J. Simpson has released a statement following the passing of beloved public servant and former MLA, Tony...

City releases updated emergency management plans, building on 2023 Wildfire After-Action Assessment

City of Yellowknife Ethan Montague - September 17, 2024

The City of Yellowknife has released its updated Community Emergency Plan and Evacuation Plan. According to the city, the plans...

NWT authorities apprehend one after 12-hour standoff with police

News Ethan Montague - September 16, 2024

An individual reportedly suffering from a mental health crisis has been apprehended by Aklavik authorities after reports of an...

Large item garbage pickup returns to Yellowknife

City of Yellowknife Ethan Montague - September 16, 2024

The City of Yellowknife’s Large Item Pickup Event is back for one week starting next Monday. During the event,...

Snowking XXX seeks performers for 2025 festival

City of Yellowknife Ethan Montague - September 13, 2024

The Snowking Winter Festival has announced an open call for performers for Snowking XXX. The festival is scheduled from March...

Diavik Diamond Mine Inc. pleads guilty to one charge after worker sustains “severe hand injury” last January

News Ethan Montague - September 13, 2024

Diavik Diamond Mine Incorporated has been sentenced under the Northwest Territories Mine Health and Safety Act following an incident...

Aurora College hosting virtual Research and Data Management workshops in October

News Ethan Montague - September 12, 2024

Aurora College will be hosting a series of Research Data Management Workshops this October in Fort Smith, Inuvik, and...

YKCares raises more than $20K during Co-op food drive

City of Yellowknife Ethan Montague - September 11, 2024

The YKCares Food Drive at Co-op managed to raise more than $20,000 during its 2024 event earlier this month. The...