Ethan Montague

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The YKCares Food Drive at Co-op managed to raise more than $20,000 during its 2024 event earlier this month. The...
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Alternatives North calls for no shortcuts to approval for Mackenzie Valley Highway

Alternatives North has released a press release called for there to be no shortcuts to approval for the Mackenzie Valley Highway project.

GNWT creates new definition for NWT Indigenous Businesses

The Government of the Northwest Territories has adopted a new definition of an NWT Indigenous Business. This will help clarify reporting on Indigenous participation in government procurement.

21 new fires reported in the NWT bringing total to 106

NWT Fire has reported that 21 new fires were identified in the territory as of last night, bringing the total number of active fires in the NWT to 106.

Fort Simpson wildfire crosses Highway 1

NWT Fire has reported that as of this morning, the wildfire that caused the evacuation order for Fort Simpson has crossed Highway 1 to the west and north of the community but has still not entered the village or surrounding residential areas.

Police dog locates suspect facing alleged assault and drug-related charges

In a message issued this morning, Yellowknife police reported that on Saturday they received a tip that a suspect under multiple arrest warrants for an assault and drug-related offences was seen inside a building on Range Lake Road.