Keven Dow

News. Keven moved here from Ontario in November of 2018. As of December Keven is back to doing full-time news after transitioning into a news/mid-days position in late 2019. Prior to that, he was doing weekends/news for about 8-9 months. He's from a small tomato town in Ontario and went to College at Fanshawe for Radio Broadcasting. He loves talking about sports, entertainment, the community, and local events. Got a news tip? Email me at [email protected]

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Deline (The birthplace of hockey in Canada)

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To Canadians, hockey is more than just our national sport, for some of us, it is our lifeblood. In Deline, hockey is not just a sport that kids and...

Kevin Bolstad (Capturing the North)

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There Is never a dull moment for artists here in the north, the scenery is enchanting and the experiences are never ending. For Kevin Bolstad, the northern beauty has...

Wren Acorn (Forged in the North)

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For a high end athlete here in the north, you don't get the same advantages as you would elsewhere, training is less geared toward specific individuals, meaning if you...

Maggie Carson – Road to recovery

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Her road to recovery has not been an easy one, but through the support of her family, her friends and the Yellowknife community, Maggie Carson has overcome every obstacle...

Yellowknife – An unmatched beauty

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Yellowknife is one of the most beautiful places in the world and its appeal is never lost on both people who’ve lived here their whole lives, and people who’ve...

Bullock’s Bistro – A star Yellowknife attraction

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Bullock's Bistro is Yellowknife's most famous restaurant, situated in a historical landmark building in Old Town, and serving up delicious fresh fish from Great Slave Lake. In 2006, Bullocks...

Welcome to Pine Point – Gone but not forgotten

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Welcome to Pine Point is a documentary made in 2010 by Mike Simons who lived in Yellowknife until the age of 10 and his creative partner Paul Shoebridge, known...

Séréna Jenna – Poetry…the truest form of language

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14-year-old Yellowknife born Séréna Jenna started writing poetry when she was just 8 years old. Unlike every other student in her class, she took to it naturally which led...

Shawn Buckley – Showcasing Great Slave Lake

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Shawn Buckley is a third generation fisherman and the owner and operator of Great Slave Lake Tours. He's Been fishing...

Blachford Lake Lodge – A serene experience

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Blachford Lake Lodge is located in the rugged wilderness of the NWT, in superb Aurora-watching country. Perched on a...

GNWT increases SEED funding for NWT businesses

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The GNWT has increased short-term operational funding for businesses to further support them through the COVID-19 pandemic. They amended the...

Eight new COVID-19 cases in NWT, lowest since outbreak began

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There have been eight new cases of COVID-19 reported in the territory since October 27th. This is the first time...

Det’on Cho expand boarding home services by purchasing former Slave Lake Inn

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Det’on Cho have acquired the former Slave Lake Inn on 4105 Franklin Avenue which will lead to a transition...

High waters on Tazin, Taltson rivers may put residents at risk

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Higher-than-normal water levels on the Tazin and Taltson rivers could impact NWT residents and land-users according to the Department...

Wolf spotted near Parker Park says ENR

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A lone wolf sighting has been reported in the Parker Park area in Yellowknife. Environment and Natural Resources says on...

All NWT residents 18+ are eligible for booster doses

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Eligibility for booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine is being expanded to all NWT residents who are 18 years...
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AVENS holding second annual classic car show this weekend

Community
AVENS – A Community for Seniors is inviting the community to join them for their Second Annual Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show and Shine this Father’s Day weekend.

Yellowknife RCMP looking for missing person

RCMP
Yellowknife RCMP are asking for assistance from the public in locating a person who has been reported missing.

Folk On The Rocks announces new trivia night

Folk On The Rocks
Folk On The Rocks has announced a new event they will be holding in the lead-up to this year’s festival. FOTR’s Big Shiny Trivia Night will give participants an opportunity to learn about the line-up for this year’s festival and win prizes as well.

Local group calls on GNWT to prioritize healing root causes of addictions and illness

Northwest Territories
Members of the Endacho Healing Society are calling on the territorial government to make trauma healing a funded priority. The group is laying the ground for a sustainable operation model to heal the root cause of unresolved trauma from addictions and mental health challenges to family breakdowns. They say a sustainable operational model would allow Northerners to access support without having to travel south.

Advocates say On the Land and community programs can help end Elder abuse

Northwest Territories
Elders who are experiencing abuse often feel shame that can manifest among other barriers to accessing help. Community advocates from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and the N.W.T. say while more informal community supports may available, it can be difficult for older adults in abusive situations to access those supports without dedicated programs that allow for some level of protection and intervention.